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Lifestyle brand The Beast (\u91ce\u517d\u6d3e) has teamed up once again with New Balance to release a collaborative version of the 204L sneaker, drawing inspiration from a spring garden. The Beast x New Balance collaboration blends The Beast\u2019s signature romantic floral aesthetic with New Balance\u2019s lightweight, retro running silhouette, turning seasonal symbolism into wearable design.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The campaign leans heavily into that garden narrative. Actress Li Gengxi (\u674e\u5e9a\u5e0c) fronts the visuals, appearing as a modern-day flower gatherer strolling through blooming landscapes.<\/strong> The imagery plays on the campaign line: \u2018Don\u2019t wait for spring to find you \u2013\u00a0 pick the most beautiful flower yourself. In other words, spring isn\u2019t just a season. It\u2019s a mood, and preferably one worn on your feet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two limited-edition colourways anchor the release: Calm White (\u4ece\u5bb9\u767d) and Leisure Green (\u95f2\u8da3\u7eff). Both lean into soft spring tones, pairing clean retro lines with a deliberately lightweight, thin-sole design. The look feels intentionally relaxed \u2013\u00a0 something between lifestyle sneaker and weekend wanderer. The collaboration also carries a dose of brand personality. The Beast\u2019s mascot Panda Pupu (\u718a\u732b\u5657\u5657) appears as a detachable lace accessory, adding a playful collectible element to the otherwise minimal silhouette.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Beast x New Balance collaboration: Dao’s takeaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For The Beast, the partnership continues a broader strategy of translating its floral, gift-oriented identity into lifestyle products beyond home d\u00e9cor and fragrance. For New Balance, it\u2019s another example of the brand\u2019s ongoing success in China through culturally tuned collaborations that lean into storytelling rather than pure performance marketing<\/a>. The sneaker drop arrives alongside The Beast\u2019s 2026 spring collection, which continues the garden theme with seasonal floral products and gifting sets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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