It’s called Nike c / o Virgil Abloh “Athlete in Progress” the line of sneakers and clothing inspired by athletics and designed by Virgil Abloh. A mix of high technology and shocking shades to mix freely with denim

 

The November 14 debut Nike c / o Virgil Abloh “Athlete in Progress”, the second chapter of the sports collection designed by Virgil Abloh created in collaboration with Nike that combines urban aesthetics and high technology. Inspired by the champions of athletics, the line includes clothing and sneakers for training and post-workout, a series of new basics to mix freely even with everyday clothes first of all denim.

The clothing line for runners but not only

Inspired by the athletes of the race, the collection consists of leggings, crop-tops, k-way jackets with elastic bands with logo details and batik patterns in shocking tones. The ultra technical materials are ideal for outdoor training but also for street style life and the total fluorescent and black nuances are enriched with avant-garde elements such as the b-side version baby carriers positioned at shoulder level.

“I started the conversation with Nike on this women’s running project last summer,” said Virgil Abloh, “and at the time I was really inspired by everything related to the aesthetics of athletics champions. And that’s why I invited some of the best athletic athletes to show in Paris for the Off-White 2019 Spring / Summer collection as a natural anticipation of the collection “.

The new Nike x Off-White Vapor Street sneakers.

The sneakers of the future are already here

The second chapter of the collection, launched in Paris with the spring summer 2019 show, also sees the debut of the Nike x Off-White Vapor Street. The latest generation sneakers with mega-sole and micro-studs to guarantee high-level performance, in chromatic variables that combine the neutral tones and the pastel values of the upper with the fluorescent flashes of soles and laces. In the campaign video the athlete Dina Asher Smith interprets the mood of this collection dedicated to sporting excellence.