Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

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Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

The Off-White x Air Force 1 ‘Volt’ veers from the established orthodoxy of Virgil Abloh’s Nike design playbook, maximizing a neon hue from the Swoosh’s signature palette that the designer had previously left untouched. It coats the shoe’s mixed-material upper as well as its laces and midsole. Contrasting hits of black bring tonal variety to the Swoosh and medial-side quarter panel, which is printed with Virgil’s trademark text.

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

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Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

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Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

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The Off-White x Air Force 1 ‘Volt’ veers from the established orthodoxy of Virgil Abloh’s Nike design playbook, maximizing a neon hue from the Swoosh’s signature palette that the designer had previously left untouched. It coats the shoe’s mixed-material upper as well as its laces and midsole. Contrasting hits of black bring tonal variety to the Swoosh and medial-side quarter panel, which is printed with Virgil’s trademark text.

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The Nike Air Presto Off White is crafted from synthetic fabrics, as well as leather and rubber, with a black and white color scheme. Available in a black and muslin colorway, this Nike Air shoe has two distinct themes: ‘Revealing,’ with hand-cut and reconstructed builds, and ‘Ghosting,’ featuring translucent uppers. The Air Presto models also displays a tonal Swoosh on the mesh upper, a plastic zip tie, and the branding AIR written on the heel strap.

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

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Virgil Abloh presents a relatively straightforward take on Bruce Kilgore’s design with this Off-White x Air Force 1 Low. That isn’t to suggest there aren’t unique details on the reconstructed build: in addition to a mix of ripstop and suede, the upper features taped seams and a white Swoosh attached via zigzag stitching. Exposed foam and misplaced tags appear on the tongue, while ‘LOGO’ inscribed on the heel tab delivers a final meta flourish.

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

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Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH

Nike x Off-White: History of the Sneaker Collaboration - FARFETCH