Original Story (07/02/24): The General x The Swoosh is finally happening. NIGO is collaborating with Nike with their first collection set to launch Fall 2024. It will feature apparel and the return of the Nike Air Force 3 Low.
We all know that NIGO loves his Air Forces. In 2002, NIGO and A BATHING APE introduced the BAPE STA, a copycat of the iconic AF-1 that went on to become an icon itself. The shoe became so popular that Nike filed a lawsuit to get it off the market. Luckily for NIGO, this lawsuit didn’t come until 2023, over a decade after he sold BAPE and cut all ties with the brand.
Nike has settled its lawsuit with BAPE ⚖️
As part of the Settlement Agreement, BAPE has agreed to discontinue the BAPE STA Mid, COURT STA, and COURT STA High, and has further agreed to modify the design of the BAPE STA and SK8 STA pic.twitter.com/nAP7iJPz59
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NIGO is now helping Nike relaunch the Air Force 3 Low. This was teased a few months back when NIGO was seen wearing a Low version of the Air Force 3 “Escape,” an OG colorway that released in 1988.
NIGO wearing Nike Air Force 3s 👀 pic.twitter.com/l4E8VHscSB
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NIGO’s partnership with Nike will include multiple colorways of the Air Force 3 Low, though this “Escape” colorway is not expected to be one of them. NIGO did give us a look at one of the collab colorways, a white/multi-colored pair that he wore at the KENZO SS25 show in Paris. These are expected to drop Fall 2024 alongside an apparel collection that includes tees, crewnecks, and varsity jackets.
Look for the NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 Low and apparel collection to release in the coming months on SNKRS and at select retailers. Grab a preview below and stay tuned to Modern Notoriety for updates.
Update (09/23/24): NIGO has shared an “ESCAPE FORCE” trailer for his Nike Air Force 3 collab, inspired by tokusatsu TV programs from his childhood like the Super Sentai series.
The NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 and apparel collection will be available starting September 28th on the Human Made website, at Otsumo Plaza in Tokyo, and at the “I KNOW NIGO TOO” pop-up in New York City. The global release is scheduled for October 4th on SNKRS and at select retailers.
Check out the trailer below.
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Update (09/23/24): Human Made has unveiled these pieces it will be carrying from the NIGO x Nike collection. The lineup includes two colorways of the NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 Low (white and navy), varsity jackets in navy and green, tees in white and black, and five crewneck colorways.
Special “OGIN” versions of the apparel with the NIGO branding reversed will be available at OTSUMO PLAZA in Tokyo and select retailers in Japan and China.
For now, it appears that the “Blue Void” colorway of the Air Force III is exclusive to Human Made, the Victor Victor website, and the I KNOW NIGO TOO NYC pop-up. Check out the line-up below.
Update (09/26/24): The NIGO x Nike collection has been loaded onto SNKRS with an October 4th release date. The yellow colorway of the varsity jacket will be available exclusively on SNKRS and at the NYC pop-up.
Update (09/27/24): The “I KNOW NIGO TOO” pop-up at Victor Victor World in NYC will have both colorways of the NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 Low, each available with “NIGO” or “OGIN” branding. The pink colorway of the varsity jacket will also be available at the pop-up.
'I KNOW NIGO TOO' NYC Pop-Up Lineup 🐶🗽
• NIGO x NIKE APPAREL:
Including four colorways of the Varsity Jacket• NIGO x NIKE AIR FORCE 3 LOW:
"NIGO" and "OGIN" versions of both colorways• VICTOR VICTOR PRODUCT:
New Era Caps, Tees (including Tyga photo tee), Rug• "I KNOW… pic.twitter.com/NVzyIs9qgK
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NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 Low – $160 USD
NIGO x Nike Varsity Jacket – $650 USD
NIGO x Nike Crewneck Fleece – $160 USD
NIGO x Nike Tee – $70 USD
NIGO x Nike Air Force III “White”
Color: White/University Red-Tour Yellow
Style Code: FQ7012-100
Release Date: September 28, 2024 (Human Made, NYC pop-up)
Release Date: October 4, 2024 (Global)
Price: $160 USD
NIGO x Nike Air Force III “Blue Void”
Color: Blue Void/Tour Yellow-Pink Foam-University Red
Style Code: HQ1458-400
Release Date: September 28, 2024 (Human Made, NYC pop-up)
Price: $160 USD
Update (08/21/24): NIGO has officially announced his Nike Air Force 3 collab, sharing a teaser image for the project. It includes a look at the packaging and “You Can’t Put Nigo In A Box” messaging in bold letters. Stay tuned for more!
Update (08/20/24): Early pair obtainer HORHEAD_Sales has shared a sneak peek at a “Blue Void” colorway. These come with a large letter “N” made of felt, the kind typically found on varsity jackets. Check out the photos below and stay tuned for further updates.
NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 Low revealed at KENZO SS25 show:
NIGO x Nike tee revealed at KENZO FW24 show:
NIGO x Nike‼️ pic.twitter.com/6vM4djFhqU
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