For the Spring-Summer 2022 collection, the late Virgil Abloh envisioned a collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Nike to give birth to 47 exclusive editions of "Air Force 1" sneakers. Embodying the synthesis between classic codes of the original shoe, noble materials, and signature emblems of the French house, this sublime partnership illustrates once again Abloh's remarkable work, tragically passed away last November.
Considering the iconic shoe of the Swoosh brand as a cultural symbol in its own right, the artistic director of Louis Vuitton leaves an immeasurable void and a tremendous acknowledgment of the combination of luxury and streetwear.
While the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 “Collection” is at the heart of sneaker culture and is displayed at the Green Point Terminal Warehouse in New York, nine pairs are confirmed for the general public and will be available in July.
Thus, discover in detail these few silhouettes shaped at the Louis Vuitton workshop in Fiesso d’Artico, Italy.
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Team Royal”
Credits Photo : Louis Vuitton
This bicolor low model is dressed in a white calf leather upper highlighted by the imposing monogram flowers of the Louis Vuitton house as well as overlapping canvas inserts in blue at the mudguard, eyelets, and quarter panel. Additionally, it features a stunning blue lateral swoosh with zigzag stitching and a green tag. Electric and bold, find a vertical tongue displaying the co-branding of the two collaborators as well as a leather heeltab featuring the luxury house's inscription. Finally, this bicolor upper displays the terms “LACET” and “AIR,” an iconic signature of Virgil Abloh.
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Team Royal"
View on the calendarLouis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Comet Red”
Credits Photo : Louis Vuitton
While the first version we just unveiled features a bicolor upper combining blue and white, the artistic director of Louis Vuitton also revealed an elegant “Comet Red” colorway that adopts a similar construction. Indeed, discover a new version in white calf leather highlighted by the imposing monogram flowers as well as bright red canvas inserts at the mudguard, eyelets, and quarter panel. It also features a bright red lateral swoosh with zigzag stitching, a green tag at its tip, and co-branding Louis Vuitton x Nike.
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Comet Red"
View on the calendarLouis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Gym Green”
Credits Photo : Louis Vuitton
It will not be a duo that the two partners will offer to the general public, but rather a trio of bicolor editions that will rhythm this majestic collection. Composed of a white calf leather upper displaying the monogram flowers, it is complemented by green canvas inserts at the mudguard, eyelets, and quarter panel. Just like the “Team Royal” and “Comet Red” versions, this edition features a green lateral swoosh, a matching tag, vertical co-branding on the tongue, and the Louis Vuitton inscription on its heeltab.
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Gym Green"
View on the calendarLouis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Metallic Gold”
Credits Photo : Louis Vuitton
Unlike the other iterations, this Air Force 1 is made of metallic gold canvas embossed with the famous floral monogram pattern of the French house. Additionally, beautiful zigzag stitching is added at the lateral swoosh of the pair present on the quarter panel. Finally, discover co-branding on the tongue, Louis Vuitton branding on the heeltab, as well as Abloh's signature elements with the inscriptions “LACET” and “AIR”.
The pinnacle of elegance and luxury, this golden treatment undoubtedly enhances every detail of the pair and honors it with finesse.
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Metallic Gold"
View on the calendarLouis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Black Anthracite”
Credits Photo : Louis Vuitton
Abloh uses his immeasurable imagination and unveils this superb silhouette made of black suede calf leather embossed with the monogram pattern of the Vuitton house. Soft and smooth, it is complemented by a black leather finish, particularly at the tongue and heel which feature co-branding as well as the Louis Vuitton inscription.
If this monochrome silhouette seems simple at first glance, it certainly attracts attention and already seems to be a must-have.
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Black Anthracite"
View on the calendarLouis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Olympic”
Credits Photo : Louis Vuitton
While this public collection plans for monochrome or bicolor silhouettes, the lowtop of the Swoosh brand reveals itself this time with a superb patchwork design with a mismatch effect. Indeed, Abloh mixes textures to offer an upper combining leather and suede and wonderfully blends black, purple, green, and yellow. To give it an extra touch of originality, a chrome metallic insert is added on the toebox, the monogram flowers of the French house are added as well as a lateral swoosh represented by silver zigzag stitching. Finally, this silhouette made of premium materials is adorned with a prominent LV branding on the rear quarter panel as well as Abloh's signature elements.
Undoubtedly the most worked pair of the collection, this Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 offers craftsmanship and an experience of superior quality.
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Olympic"
View on the calendarLouis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Triple White”
Credits Photo : Louis Vuitton
Who said that simplicity and quality do not go hand in hand? Completely immaculate, this lowtop features an upper in calf leather embossed with a multitude of monogram flowers. Additionally, it presents elements similar to the other silhouettes of the public collection such as a swoosh made of zigzag stitching, co-branding of the two partners, as well as the signature elements of the late creator.
This visual gem, merging high-end and authenticity, seems ideal for fans of clean looks and undoubtedly rises to the rank of a work of art.
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Triple White"
View on the calendarLouis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Triple White”
Credits Photo : Louis Vuitton
If the Off-White creator offers numerous Air Force 1s, he also revisits the Air Force 1 Mid of the Swoosh brand. Thus, discover a first mid-top upper made of superb immaculate calf leather adorned with the iconic symbols of the Louis Vuitton house such as its elegant monogram flowers found throughout the pair. To contrast and enhance this neutral theme, it features golden co-branding on its tongue as well as the Louis Vuitton inscription on the heeltab. Finally, find a white lateral swoosh and its zigzag stitching.
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Mid "Triple White"
View on the calendarLouis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Graffiti”
Credits Photo : Louis Vuitton
This second mid-top silhouette of the public collection comes in a superb Damier leather that brilliantly reproduces the look of the Damier Azur canvas. Additionally, this model features a stitched lateral swoosh, hidden by an asymmetrical Louis Vuitton graffiti created by the talented artist Ghusto Leon. Particularly original and bold, this Air Force 1 Mid from the public collection is refined by a leather tag displaying the Louis Vuitton x Nike co-branding as well as a beige sole that provides the perfect finish to the design of the pair.
Completely unprecedented, admire a design and craftsmanship and let yourself be tempted by an Air Force 1 Mid.
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 "Mid Graffiti"
View on the calendarThe launch of the collection is expected to take place on Tuesday, July 19 at 2 PM via waiting rooms accessible from the pairs' pages on the website of Louis Vuitton. Customers will be chosen at random and will have a maximum of ten minutes to finalize their purchase. Otherwise, they will return to the waiting room.
If you wish to cop one of these silhouettes, you will need to spend €2000 for the Lows while for the Mids count on €2500.
As a reminder, the elements we just mentioned have not been officially confirmed. Stay tuned to sneaker news by downloading our app available on iOS and Android!