Nike and Nigo are at it again, debuting another exclusive style of the Air Force 1 that calls to mind the Japanese artist’s longstanding influence across fashion, music and culture.
For the latest collaboration, Nigo teamed up with BTS’s j-hope to remix a classic and deliver on his signature hobicore aesthetic. What began as mutual admiration evolved into a creative partnership rooted in rarified taste, artistry and design brought to life through a vibrant expression of the 2001 Air Force 1, which Nigo and Nike designers reprised for his multi-season Air Force 1 journey.
“I think j-hope, is one of the few people who can become a true ambassador for culture and help carry it forward to the next generation,” says Nigo. Classic 1990s Tokyo nostalgia meets modern global stardom on Nigo and j-hope’s reimagined silhouette. Inspired by the creative worlds of both collaborators, the design features a glossy Burnt Sunrise and Metallic Gold leather upper, Chlorine Blue accents and signature squirrel graphics that embody j-hope’s energetic spirit.
Launching October 23 at INVINCIBLE