Basketball is back: the courtside trainer is taking the streets by storm

Philippe Model Paris FW26/27

21/08/2026

Retro sportswear is back. Archive styles and trainers inspired by various sports are once again dominating the streets, styled with everything from laid-back denim to sharp tailoring.

Basketball, too, is playing well beyond the lines this season. Courtside silhouettes, varsity details and mid-tops are making a comeback. After years of understated trainers, footwear can once again make a statement: graphic, bold and with a touch of nostalgia.

Meet PGAL

PGAL was born out of the creative energy of Pigalle, one of Paris’s most distinctive neighbourhoods. The trainer is a tribute to the colourful basketball court in the 9th arrondissement, where different cultures, styles and generations come together. A place that symbolises freedom, inclusivity and self-expression.

Philippe Model Paris translates that energy into a trainer with an urban soul. Vintage basketball aesthetics, graphic lines and contrasting materials merge into a silhouette that, just like Paris, thrives on contrasts. Raw and refined. Retro and modern. Sporty, with an unmistakable Parisian edge.

For FW26/27, the PGAL is released in new mid-top versions and bold colour combinations. The lightweight construction, flexible Strobel structure and durable sole ensure contemporary comfort.

Wear PGAL with an oversized suit, wide-leg denim and a leather bomber jacket, or as a sporty contrast with a long skirt. More than just a courtside trainer: a statement of style and identity.