Italian footwear designer Giuseppe Zanotti is collaborating with rapper Playboi Carti on a limited-edition sneaker boot.
Key facts
- •Giuseppe Zanotti has previously collaborated with artists including Jennifer Lopez, Zayn Malik, Rita Ora, Swae Lee, and Mary J. Blige.
- •The new sneaker boot features a black leather upper and chrome metal plate accents.
- •Giuseppe Zanotti bought back a minority stake in his brand from L Catterton in February 2025.
- •L Catterton originally acquired a 30 percent stake in the brand in 2014.
- •Additional details regarding the long-term partnership are expected to be released in the future.
Italian footwear designer Giuseppe Zanotti has announced a new partnership with American rapper Playboi Carti. The collaboration, which the brand describes as a blend of street style and luxury craftsmanship, will debut with a limited-edition sneaker boot released this weekend.
Collaboration Details
The debut sneaker boot features a black leather upper accented with chrome metal plates. According to a brand statement, the design combines iconic elements of Zanotti sneakers with the rapper's personal style. The collaboration follows a meeting between the two at the designer's showroom in Milan.
Brand Developments
The partnership coincides with recent changes at the footwear brand. In February 2025, founder Giuseppe Zanotti repurchased a minority stake in his company from the investment fund L Catterton. L Catterton had held a 30 percent stake in the brand since 2014, which helped the company expand its global retail and digital presence.
Timeline
- 2014L Catterton acquired a 30 percent stake in the Giuseppe Zanotti brand.
- 2020Giuseppe Zanotti released a limited-edition capsule collection with Swae Lee.
- 2024The brand released two thigh-high boots in collaboration with Mary J. Blige.
- February 2025Giuseppe Zanotti repurchased the minority stake held by L Catterton.
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