Louis Vuitton & Nike "Air Force 1" By Virgil Abloh
Originally designed by Nike in 1982, the "Air Force 1" by Louis Vuitton is the first time the shoe is crafted outside of a Nike factory. An emblem of the streetwear community that raised him, Men’s Artistic Director Virgil Abloh (1980-2021) considered the Nike Air Force 1 to be a cultural symbol in its own right. Now two icons join forces to create the most authentic high-end sneaker. Fashion transcends to an objet d’art symbolic of subculture with a little magic and innovation.
THE EXHIBITION
From May 21-31, 2022, the exhibition Louis Vuitton and Nike "Air Force 1" by Virgil Abloh will take place at the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse in Brooklyn. Open to the public, the expansive showcase charts the creative dialogue between Nike and Louis Vuitton envisioned by the Maison’s Men’s Artistic Director Virgil Abloh for the Spring-Summer 2022 collection prior to his passing on November 28, 2021. The 47 editions of the Nike Air Force 1 sneaker created by Virgil Abloh in partnership with Nike for Louis Vuitton will be displayed in physical and virtual form in immersive spaces reflective of the designer’s domains of creation and presentation. Coinciding with the exhibition, a number of corresponding installations will take place around New York City and the world.
FASHIONED BY HAND
Be transported to Fiesso d’Artico and step inside the Maison’s atelier to discover the craftsmanship, finesse, and unparalleled savoir-faire that goes into making the most authentic high-end sneaker ever.
A PATTERN TAKES SHAPE
True craftsmanship relies on a skilled hand and precision. Patterns in luxury materials are cut, organized, and readied for construction.
INDIVIDUALLY FORMED
A form is born. Steady is the hand that threads the pieces together, going from hand stitching to machine sewing and sanding. The sole finds its home.
UNPARALLELED SAVOIR-FAIRE
Excellence is found in the details. The final touches get laced together, double-checked, buffed, and shined. The sneaker transcends fashion. Step into the dream.
FLASH DESIGN GALLERY
For Spring-Summer 2022, Virgil Abloh staged a collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Nike, creating 47 bespoke "Air Force 1" editions. Each was expertly made, fusing the sneaker’s classic codes with the insignia and materials native to the Maison such as leather, crocodile, faux fur, PVC, and more.
The Louis Vuitton and Nike "Air Force 1" by Virgil Abloh Experience
Location: 73 West Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Opening hours:
May 21st - 30th: 10am to 9pm EST
May 31st: 10am to 5pm EST
