NikeSKIMS Puts Tabis (and LISA) en Pointe
NikeSKIMS’ Tabi-toes touch down once again alongside a full-body apparel launch, this time taking cues from the dance studio. Rather than chasing novelty, NikeSKIMS continues to sharpen its wardrobe system identity for Spring ’26, as the headline-making partnership continues to deepen. Drawing from the codes of modern ballet, this influence appears in the collection’s design ethos not as decoration, but as discipline with a focus on grace in motion, control, and strength refined through repetition, carried into everyday life.
The partnership continues to evolve into a fully formed design language, where movement, form, and cohesion take center stage. The latest collection marks NikeSKIMS’ first complete wardrobe system, spanning apparel, accessories, and footwear with a considered clarity of purpose. Each piece is in conversation with the others, creating full-body cohesion that goes beyond surface-level stylishness.
“This Spring ‘26 Collection celebrates the timeless poise and elegance of ballerinas but with a distinct modern twist,” says Kim Kardashian, SKIMS’ co-founder and chief creative officer. “We obsessed every detail – from the soft lines and feminine colors to the premium materials. Each piece is a statement of beauty and allows women to move with confidence and grace.”
Across five total collections, material is where Spring ’26 sees its strongest strides. Matte and Woven Nylon anchor the system with performance-led staples, while Stretch Knit, Ribbed Seamless, and Weightless shift the focus to texture, drape, and lightness. From softly falling knits to vintage-washed ribbing and near-weightless quick-dry layers, the lineup is designed to respond to the body in motion by allowing dynamic dressing for all bodies, for every variation of lifestyle.
In lockstep with the wave of interest in the Japanese split-toe shoe, the Tabi-inspired NikeSKIMS Rift receives a balletcore update in a sleek satin finish. This iteration is both intuitive and deliberate, highlighting form and function, a principle that is pointedly made throughout Spring ‘26. Building on the already headline-grabbing shoe, the updated Rift serves as a capstone of NikeSKIMS complete system of dress, bringing the vision into full alignment from head to tabi toe.
Supporting the launch is a high-energy campaign starring LISA of Blackpink, whose talent is on full display. The campaign centers movement and performance, framing the collection through dance-led visuals filmed in Paris with professional ballerinas. Sergio Reis, who is no stranger to virality (we all remember Troy Sivan’s “RUSH” video), directed and choreographed the campaign, distilling this vision of movement and strength through a contemporary ballet lens.
“When I’m performing, it’s all about looking great while still being able to move and dance,” says LISA. “The NikeSKIMS collection is so comfortable and light that I feel confident wearing it everywhere – from rehearsals to traveling or even relaxing at home. It’s easy to move in, looks amazing and fits perfectly into my everyday life.”
NikeSKIMS’ Spring ’26 collection translates ballet’s discipline and grace into pieces that move seamlessly with the wearer, even if you are just headed to the coffee shop with zero plans to plié, jeté, or arabesque anytime soon.
