New York streetwear goes back to nature with this vibrant sneaker collection.
Nature’s beauty can be found everywhere, even in the Bronx, as shown by Jae Tips and Saucony’s latest collaboration titled “Flowers Grow Uptown.” Debuting in Paris Fashion Week last June 2025, this vibrant collection of colorful sneakers will finally be available for purchase on October 10, 2025.
Jae Tips is a multi-hyphenate creator and designer hailing from the Bronx, New York. His designs incorporate pop culture with a focus on community and storytelling, allowing it to resonate with a broader audience.
The Flowers Grow Uptown collection has Jae Tips going back to his roots, drawing inspiration from plant life in the Bronx. It’s a metaphor that highlights the resilience, beauty, and opportunity that can be found in such a hardy neighborhood. More than just a design statement, the collection honors the strength and creativity that continue to grow in often overlooked spaces, turning the natural world into a symbol of community, pride, and potential.
Built on Saucony’s retro ProGrid Triumph 4, each of the four colorways represents foliage native to the Bronx. Purple represents Perilla, green is Sugar Maple, pink evokes the Virginia Creeper, and red is the infamous Poison Ivy.
Each design is supported by a breathable mesh with glossy overlays. Floral graphics on the midfoot and tongue symbolize growth and resilience, tying the design to its deeper narrative.
The Jae Tips and Saucony Flowers Grow Uptown collection is available starting October 10, 2025!
Banner photo from Saucony.