Collaborations between luxury houses and sportswear brands have become a big part of sneaker culture in recent years, so it was only natural that Virgil Abloh, as Louis Vuitton‘s Men’s Artistic Director, contribute to this space.
The late designer took the world by storm when he debuted his elusive Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 by Virgil Abloh, thanks to his streetwear background and impressive catalog with Nike through his Off-White™ label. The French brand has just given us a sneak peek at how the shoes were made, with the collection set to expand.
A short video and stunning image gallery were released by LV to show how a white monogram iteration was created. The last that was used to get the shape of the shoes in order, the various components of the premium calf leather uppers, and how the kicks were pieced together are all shown in detail.
Two mid-cut styles and seven low-top styles will be available in the capsule. The collection includes white Monogram and black suede Monogram pieces, as well as two-toned styles that pay homage to Abloh’s rainbow motif.
A metallic gold version is also being released as a nod to his debut collection, while a patchwork makeup and Damier edition with a graffiti theme created by artist Ghusto Leone completes the collection. The mids will cost €2,500 (approximately $2609 USD) and the lows will cost €2000 (approximately $2609 USD).
From May 20 to 31, Louis Vuitton will host an immersive experience in New York City that will feature all 47 Air Force 1 editions imagined by Virgil Abloh. The event will be held in conjunction with several art installations throughout New York City.
