Fashion collaborations are now longer a novelty, they're standard practice: high-street-cum-designer collection are practically de rigueur - remember theMugler x H&M madness in 2023? Other icons include Uniqlo x Marni and Adidas x Gucci, all proving there’s huge appeal in owning something designer without the heart-stopping price tag.
And right now? We're lusting after another joining of fashion forces: enter Jean Paul Gaultier x Crocs.
The Croc, long considered fashion’s most controversial shoe, has fully stepped into its It-girl era thanks to bold partnerships with Christopher Kane and Simone Rocha (think: pearls galore) and Swarovski’s crystal-encrusted pairs. But this? This is something else. JPG, known for his unapologetic prints, punk touches (and elevating new-gen designers) has teamed up with Crocs for a drop no one saw coming.
Unexpectedly, the collab clogs are anything but basic. Think leather overlays, safety pin details, and bandana-inspired prints painted directly onto the shoe. Even the signature Crocs holes normally reserved for Jibbitz charms have been transformed with Gaultier’s flair.
So, who’s this drop for? Style maximalists, streetwear lovers, and anyone who wants to make a statement without saying a word. We can already see them on Julia Fox, Doja Cat, or Doechii - the celebs who make rule-breaking fashion look like second nature.
Following Crocs’ buzzy team-ups with luxury names, this launch is set to land sometime in August (date still under wraps). But take our word for it: they will sell out fast.
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..
Main image credit: Jean Paul Gaultier x Crocs