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.

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

Nike The 10 Air Force 1 Low Off White Volt/Black

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

Nike The 10 Off-White Air Force 1 Low Black

With the Off-White x Chuck 70 ‘White,’ Virgil Abloh places an emphasis on accessibility and wearability. Consequently, the iconic silhouette is dressed in conventional cotton canvas and finished in a versatile crisp white shade. Virgil even keeps the shoe’s signature and rubber license plate, though the latter is flipped upside down. Additional flourishes include the Off-White’s trademark diagonal stripes on the midsole, printed text on the medial side and a bright orange outsole.

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

Off-White x Converse Chuck 70 Stripe

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

Nike X Off-White Air Force 1 Sneakers - Farfetch

Product DetailsInspired by Michael Jordan's alma mater, the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'UNC' carries a classic two-tone composition, filtered through Virgil Abloh's unique design prism. The process involves taking a white leather base with dark powder blue overlays and adding embellishments that convey an expressive, handmade quality.

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

Off White x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG UNC AQ0818-148

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

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

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

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

The Off-White x Air Max 90 ‘Desert Ore’ represents yet another of Virgil Abloh’s fanciful takes on the retro silhouette. Unlike its stark black and white counterparts, this pair features a mixed-material upper dressed in a warm tan shade. A stitched-on in Swoosh in Bright Mango is joined by the usual Virgil flourishes, including a blue zip tie and lines of printed text on the medial side.

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

Nike Off-White x Air Max 90 'Desert Ore

Product DetailsCreated by designer Virgil Abloh, the Air Jordan 1 x Off-White comes in the classic Chicago colorway. Some of the sneakers' half-finished features include a Swoosh connected to the shoe with visible blue stitching, 'Air' printed on the midsole, and an Off-White zip tie on the collar.

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

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG x Off-White 'Chicago' AA3834-101

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

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