For James Whitner, founder of A Ma Maniére, “Hand Wash Cold” is more than just an instruction for care found on luxury clothing labels. It’s a reminder to treat the things you care about with an unwavering respect. This materializes in the stores and the related community work and experience at each location, and also in the Nike Air Force 1 A Ma Maniére “Hand Wash Cold.”
At each A Ma Maniére location, there is emphasis on creating change in the surrounding community. For example, in D.C., where the boutique also houses a boutique hotel, support is granted to child homelessness causes. A restaurant highlights the Houston store, and the local beneficiary is a food bank. “The shoe tells a story of giving and giving back,” says Whitner. “Everything luxury should be taken care of, and lives in communities are delicate.”
The AF1 A Ma Maniére releases in both high and low versions. Both have been given an luxurious makeover, which feature soft tumbled leather, a suede wrap to the midsole, and reflective trimming. Each respective pair is individually numbered (out of 5914 for the High and 5269 for the Low), for “transparency and collectability.” Both high and low release December 7 at all A Ma Maniére locations and on SNKRS in North America.
The low will also be available at select stores in U.S. and Canada: Social Status, APB, Concepts, Bodega, Creme, Shoe Gallery, UNKNWN, Trophy Room, Politics, Xhibition, Corporate, Oneness, Rooted, Sole Classics, Undefeated, Bait, Darkside Initiative, Feature, Likelihood, Livestock, Xclucity and Haven.
A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Force 1 Low
Color: Black/Black-Dark Grey
Release Date: December 7, 2019
Price: $120 USD
A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Force 1 High
Color: Black/Black-Dark Grey
Style Code: CT6665-001
Release Date: December 7, 2019
Price: $170 USD
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