The History Behind the Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 by Virgil

In 2022, 40 years since the Air Force 1 was introduced, a culmination of the rich history of the silhouette was realized with the introduction of the Louis Vuitton x Nike “Air Force 1” by Virgil Abloh. Released posthumously, Abloh’s work seamlessly connected the decades of prominence of Nike’s famed sneaker. In total, Virgil Abloh designed 47 bespoke pairs of the Nike “Air Force 1” for the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2022 show in collaboration with Nike.

Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 Mid by Virgil Abloh

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1s, Virgil Abloh, and the History of Luxury Bootlegs

Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1

Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 Is Here

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Nike, Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton X Nike Air Force 1 White

The Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 Low by Virgil Abloh White expresses the late Abloh’s spin on Nike’s ever-popular Air Force 1 Low basketball shoe. Abloh reinvents the White-on-White color story in luxe LV-stamped leather. Louis Vuitton branding in gold appears throughout. Abloh nods to his Off-White clothing brand, with a small hangtag below the Swoosh and an additional 'AIR' printed next to Nike’s AIR on the midsole.

Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 Low by Virgil Abloh

A closer look at the Louis Vuitton and Nike Air Force 1 by Virgil Abloh

The History Behind the Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 by Virgil Abloh, Sneakers, Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles