Concepts' Deon Point Teases New Balance 998 "C-Note" Rerelease
Deon Point, the Creative Director at Concepts, based in Boston, has offered a tantalizing glimpse of a potential re-release of one of their most beloved collaborations with New Balance: the Made in U.S. New Balance 998 "C-Note." This iconic sneaker initially graced the scene in 2013, drawing inspiration from the redesigned $100 bill that made its debut that same year. The sneaker's upper showcases a palette of neutral tones, echoing the colors of the currency itself. A distinctive blue strip at the toe pays homage to the iconic redesign, while subtle bronze accents evoke the Liberty Bell featured on the 2013 note. Now, a decade after the bill's release and the birth of this exceptional 998, Deon Point has piqued interest by captioning a teaser image with the enigmatic title "Old Money," sparking rumors of a possible reissue. Several factors lend credence to the speculation, including the impending 30th anniversary of the 998 model. However, there is also the possibility that any re-release may feature the updated 998 Made in U.S. version unveiled by Teddy Santis earlier this year, rather than the original silhouette. As of the time of writing, neither Concepts nor Deon Point has officially confirmed a reissue, but enthusiasts remain hopeful. For a glimpse of the original teaser post by Point, please refer to the Instagram link below. In other footwear news, the New Balance 580 has emerged in a captivating Washed Burgundy colorway. [Link to Deon Point's Instagram teaser post] Explore the complete gallery on Hypebeast for more details.
Deon Point, the Creative Director at Concepts, based in Boston, has offered a tantalizing glimpse of a potential re-release of one of their most beloved collaborations with New Balance: the Made in U.S. New Balance 998 "C-Note." This iconic sneaker initially graced the scene in 2013, drawing inspiration from the redesigned $100 bill that made its debut that same year.
The sneaker's upper showcases a palette of neutral tones, echoing the colors of the currency itself. A distinctive blue strip at the toe pays homage to the iconic redesign, while subtle bronze accents evoke the Liberty Bell featured on the 2013 note. Now, a decade after the bill's release and the birth of this exceptional 998, Deon Point has piqued interest by captioning a teaser image with the enigmatic title "Old Money," sparking rumors of a possible reissue.
Several factors lend credence to the speculation, including the impending 30th anniversary of the 998 model. However, there is also the possibility that any re-release may feature the updated 998 Made in U.S. version unveiled by Teddy Santis earlier this year, rather than the original silhouette. As of the time of writing, neither Concepts nor Deon Point has officially confirmed a reissue, but enthusiasts remain hopeful.
For a glimpse of the original teaser post by Point, please refer to the Instagram link below. In other footwear news, the New Balance 580 has emerged in a captivating Washed Burgundy colorway.
[Link to Deon Point's Instagram teaser post]
Explore the complete gallery on Hypebeast for more details.
Elsewhere in footwear, the New Balance 580 has surfaced in Washed Burgundy.
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