BKRW presents Gentry Humphrey Interview

Black Rainbow recently got together with Gentry Humphrey, Jordan Brand footwear director, to discuss a bit of background information regarding the Jordan Brand design aesthetic as well as a chat about what could very well be the last numbered Jordan ever, the Jordan XXIII. Not a lot of details regarding the look of the shoe nor the technology was revealed in the interview however Jordan Brand will take a Considered approach for the methods of design. The Jordan XXIII will sure to be a monumental release and a send off to the greatest line of sneakers of all time.

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Black Rainbow recently got together with Gentry Humphrey, Jordan Brand footwear director, to discuss a bit of background information regarding the Jordan Brand design aesthetic as well as a chat about what could very well be the last numbered Jordan ever, the Jordan XXIII. Not a lot of details regarding the look of the shoe nor the technology was revealed in the interview however Jordan Brand will take a Considered approach for the methods of design. The Jordan XXIII will sure to be a monumental release and a send off to the greatest line of sneakers of all time.

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