Some things about the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 collection

In 2022, the Louis Vuitton x Air Force 1 the first joint collaboration hit the market. This release marks a historic collaboration between Nike and Louis Vuitton, featuring nine highly desired shoe models. Let’s discover more fascinating facts about Virgil Abloh Air Force 1 shoe with Justinbie.

A Brief History of Louis Vuitton x Air Force 1

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 was first unveiled in the Summer of 2021 on the Maison’s Spring/Summer 2022 runway. Art director Virgil Abloh designed 47 pairs of Louis Vuitton Air Force 1s exclusively for the collection. Combining classic Nike design codes with Louis Vuitton logos and material.  Abloh’s Nike x Louis Vuitton sneakers seamlessly connect the rich histories of both brands.

Each pair of Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 is manufactured at Louis Vuitton’s factory in Fiesso d’Artico. Marking the first time in its 40-year history that an Air Force 1 has been produced outside of Nike’s factory. All 47 Virgil Abloh Air Force 1 designer shoes feature the signature material used in the Louis Vuitton menswear collection. Especially styled with Nike’s signature swoosh mark. The Louis Vuitton Air Force 1s represent the final sneaker designs of Virgil Abloh’s fashion career before he retired.

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 – Exclusive global auction shoes

For the groundbreaking initial release of the Louis Vuitton Air Force 1. A 200-pair version of the Nike x Louis Vuitton shoe in an exclusive colorway went up for global online auction at Sotheby’s in January. Dressed in Louis Vuitton’s signature Monogram and Damier motifs with a natural cowhide trim. Each pair of Virgil Abloh Air Force 1 shoes is exquisitely handcrafted and comes with a colored Air Force box. Monogram Taurillon leather orange.

The joint release was eagerly awaited by countless fans

The highly-anticipated Louis Vuitton x Air Force 1 shoe with their first public debut in June 2022 through the Louis Vuitton online store. Each shoe in the collection is embellished with Abloh’s signature swoosh and script graphics. Including “LACET” on the laces and “AIR” on the midsole, while the tongue is embroidered with the logo by Louis Vuitton.

The three monochromatic versions of the Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 offers a sleek and sophisticated look with a signature classic Nike shoe design. The black Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 Low is clad in monogrammed suede and features Louis Vuitton branding on the heel and tongue. The low and mid-white versions of the shoe are made of soft LV Monogram embossed calf leather. Which is both new and attractive but still pays homage to Nike’s legendary white sneaker – the Air Force. The Virgil Abloh Air Force 1s are finished with gold accents, adding a chic touch to the shoe’s hip-hop look.

Meanwhile, Abloh’s preference for bold tones is brought to life in a trio of two-tone Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 piece that is highlighted by a white monogrammed embossed calfskin sole. Accented with green, red, or blue leather overlays. All three Louis Vuitton x Air Force 1 pair feature signature Abloh accents. Such as neon tabs on the side Swoosh accents, and off-center tongue tags. The “AIR” sole logo and Nike branding appear in quotation marks. This release also features two eye-catching metallic Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 sneakers: one with a silver metallic canvas toecap and multicolored Monogram embossed suede panels. The other is entirely in metallic tarpaulin printed with brilliant yellow Monogram letters.

Finally, the collection was completed by a pair of Louis Vuitton x Air Force 1 Mid featuring Maison’s signature Damier pattern. The “Louis Vuitton” graffiti, created by Milan-based tattoo artist and illustrator Ghusto Leon, has been arranged aside. These shoes truly embody the fusion of luxury materials and street art. Which has always been Virgil Abloh’s signature in his collaborations.