Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force One, Exclusive Auction Release, Sneakers, Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles

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Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force One, Exclusive Auction Release, Sneakers,  Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force One, Exclusive Auction Release, Sneakers,  Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles

The History Behind the Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 by Virgil

In 2022, 40 years since the Air Force 1 was introduced, a culmination of the rich history of the silhouette was realized with the introduction of the Louis Vuitton x Nike “Air Force 1” by Virgil Abloh. Released posthumously, Abloh’s work seamlessly connected the decades of prominence of Nike’s famed sneaker. In total, Virgil Abloh designed 47 bespoke pairs of the Nike “Air Force 1” for the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2022 show in collaboration with Nike.

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force One, Exclusive Auction Release, Sneakers,  Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles

Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 Mid Sneaker

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force One, Exclusive Auction Release, Sneakers,  Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles

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Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force One, Exclusive Auction Release, Sneakers,  Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles

The Pinnacle Of Sneaker Construction: Louis Vuitton x Nike Air

Launching as part of Nike’s annual Day of the Dead celebration, the Air Jordan 1 High Zoom Comfort 2 ‘Día De Muertos’ features a faux distressed finish throughout the leather upper. A brush-off effect in black and ivory is accompanied by a floral design atop the toe box and quarter panel. On the lateral heel, a skull graphic in gold embroidery delivers a contrasting pop of color.

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force One, Exclusive Auction Release, Sneakers,  Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles

Air Jordan 1 High Zoom Comfort 2 Día de Muertos

In 2022, 40 years since the Air Force 1 was introduced, a culmination of the rich history of the silhouette was realized with the introduction of the Louis Vuitton x Nike “Air Force 1” by Virgil Abloh. Released posthumously, Alboh’s work seamlessly connected the decades of prominence of Nike’s famed sneaker. In total, Virgil Abloh designed 47 bespoke pairs of the Nike “Air Force 1” for the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2022 show in collaboration with Nike.

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force One, Exclusive Auction Release, Sneakers,  Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles

Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 Sneaker

In 2022, 40 years since the Air Force 1 was introduced, a culmination of the rich history of the silhouette was realized with the introduction of the Louis Vuitton x Nike “Air Force 1” by Virgil Abloh. Released posthumously, Alboh’s work seamlessly connected the decades of prominence of Nike’s famed sneaker. In total, Virgil Abloh designed 47 bespoke pairs of the Nike “Air Force 1” for the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2022 show in collaboration with Nike.

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force One, Exclusive Auction Release, Sneakers,  Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles

Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 Sneaker

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force One, Exclusive Auction Release, Sneakers,  Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles

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Designed by Virgil Abloh, the Off-White x Air Force 1 Low '07 'MoMA' was unveiled at Art Basel Miami Beach 2016. In January 2018, MoMA exclusively sold the sneaker to celebrate its ‘Items: Is Fashion Modern?’ exhibition. The design features a metallic Swoosh on the black leather upper, an orange tag, translucent zip tie and white lettering on the side-panel.

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force One, Exclusive Auction Release, Sneakers,  Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles

Nike Air Force 1 '07 Virgil Off White x Moma

The Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Clay Green' is part of Nike's Best Hand in the Game collection. This sneaker features a Summit White and black leather upper with green suede accents and the original Nike Air logo on the tongue tag. The shoe also sports the traditional 'Black Toe' blocking scheme on the toe box and midfoot.

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force One, Exclusive Auction Release, Sneakers,  Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Palomino