NEW BALANCE X CASABLANCA 327 "IDÉALISTE"

22 May 2026

A representation of Charaf Tajer's idealistic vision of the world, Casablanca team up with New Balance to deliver a modernised '70s footwear style brimming with the brand's signature après-sport outlook.

Green and white New Balance x Casablanca 327 ‘Idéaliste’ sneaker.
Orange New Balance x Casablanca 327 ‘Idéaliste’ sneakers paired with green velour Casablanca joggers.

Effervescent with their elegant embodiment of beauty in contemporary menswear, Charaf Tajer's Casablanca team up with American footwear stalwarts, New Balance, to deliver a Mediterranean vision of the '70s 327 silhouette. Plucked from the brand's extensive archive, this vintage running model is updated with Casablanca's signature orange and green colours for a flourish of vibrant positivity.

Dubbed the "Idéaliste", these two sneakers encapsulate Tajer's unique viewpoint and idealistic vision of the world. An ambassador for viewing the world in a positive light, the French designer distils this sensibility into the brand's first collaborative footwear offering.

Refined with a luxury sporting aesthetic in keeping with the label's après-sport mode, perforated white leather uppers are punctuated with colourful suede overlays. An oversized retro "N" appliqué adds a touch of classic New Balance styling into the equation, while the outsole extends up, covering the heel panel for a further boost of retro essentialism.

Two pairs of New Balance x Casablanca 327 ‘Idéaliste’ sneakers—one orange, one green—set against a green background.
Green New Balance x Casablanca 327 ‘Idéaliste’ sneakers, styled with Casablanca joggers.

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