NIKE + RICCARDO TISCI AIR FORCE ONE COLLECTION

By Ridhwan Sesapa

Kanye West graces the front row of his shows. Jay-Z occassionally name drops him. If this hasn't cemented Riccardo Tisci's standing as the formidable king of streetwear and hip-hop style, perhaps this new collaboration between Givenchy's creative director and Nike will. 

After an immensely successful in-store launch at Colette in Paris and Dover Street Market in London, the highly anticipated Nike + R.T. collection gives the rest of the world a chance to own a pair as Mr Porterbrings these limited edition kicks online.

Inspired by his deep-rooted love for basketball as well as Nike’s influence on the sport, Tisci’s choice of the Air Force 1 comes at no surprise, especially since it has been his sneakers of choice for many years.

While the unique tribal-like striping pays tribute to the team-oriented sport, the premium leather construction shows Tisci’s preference for first-class materials. More specifically, tumbled leather appears on each Swoosh, while no-sew tongues and heels feature synthetic suede with heat-pressed material, as well as finely waxed laces and screen-printed foxing stripes. The collection itself will include four riffs of the iconic footwear – the Air Force 1 Lo, the Air Force 1 Mid with a jacquard woven ankle strap, an exaggerated Air Force 1 Hi and for those who are truly committed to the cause, the jaunty Air Force 1 Boot that extends to the knee.

Put the bounce back in your step and shop the Nike + R.T. collection

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