Following the announcement that Janet Jackson has claimed the top spot on Billboard R&B Adult Charts as we told you just moments ago, it was also revealed on Tuesday August 11 that Giuseppe Zanotti will be the exclusive designer on record for the pop icon’s upcoming “Unbreakable” tour. Speaking on the collaboration with WWD the designer revealed:

“Janet is a close friend of mine — we have been close for a long time and I have always felt the greatest affection for her,” Zanotti told WWD. “She has always been a very loyal supporter of the brand and product. She talked to me about her upcoming Unbreakable World Tour when we were together in Milan earlier this year, [and] she asked me to consider making her a special shoe for the tour. Of course, I was…very flattered and I immediately started to sketch some ideas out for her.”

“Janet will be dancing a lot on stage as well as singing, so I wanted her to be very comfortable and able to move around easily,” Zanotti said. “The shoe has to be light but practical and provide support to her feet.” he continued.

The shoe which will be a high-top sneaker based on one of the brand’s most popular existing styles, will be customized in two exclusive color combinations and new buckle detailing.

That’s not all, Zanotti is also set to custom design the tour’s backup singers and dancers, marking the first time he has taken on a full tour wardrobe.

“We are frequently asked to provide special shoes for celebrities on tour, [but] this is the first time we are the only luxury shoe company involved,” said Zanotti, who has previously provided stage shoes to Beyoncé, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and FKA twigs.

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