Nike Officially Unveils the Riccardo Tisci-Designed Nike + R.T. Air Force 1 Collection

Just moments after Complex released a Riccardo Tisci interview (seen here) in which the Givenchy

Footwear Fashion
24.5K 0 Comments

Just moments after Complex released a Riccardo Tisci interview (seen here) in which the Givenchy creative director broke down his collaboration with Nike, the Beaverton enterprise took to the web to officially unveil the R.T. Air Force 1 collection. Always inspired by his deep-rooted love for basketball as well as Nike’s influence on the sport, Tisci’s choice of the Air Force 1 seemed like a no brainer, especially since it has been his sneaker of choice for so many years. While the unique tribal-like striping pays tribute to the team game of basketball, the premium leather construction mirrors Tisci’s affinity for first-class materials. More specifically, a tumbled leather appears on each Swoosh, tongues and heels feature a synthetic suede with heat-pressed TPU, the laces are finely waxed and the foxing stripes are screen printed. The collection itself will include four different styles – the Air Force 1 Low, the Air Force 1 Mid with a jacquard woven ankle strap, an exaggerated Air Force 1 High and the Air Force 1 Boot that extends to the knee.

The Nike + R.T. Air Force 1 collection will first release in white on March 21 at select locations including 151 Wooster; 21 Mercer; Dover Street Market New York, London, and Tokyo; 1948 London; Nike Stadium Milan; and X158 Shanghai among others. The black range will then be available globally sometime in May.

Experience the Nike + R.T. Air Force 1 collection here.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Nike Unveils The Reptilian Air Force 1 Low "Snakeskin"
Footwear

Nike Unveils The Reptilian Air Force 1 Low "Snakeskin"

Another Year of the Snake offering.

Official Look at the Nike Air Force 1 Low "Black/Cool Grey"
Footwear

Official Look at the Nike Air Force 1 Low "Black/Cool Grey"

Arriving in the coming months.

Nike Unveils Loafer-Inspired Air Force 1 Low “Pink Oxford”
Footwear

Nike Unveils Loafer-Inspired Air Force 1 Low “Pink Oxford”

Featuring removable suede tassels.


Official Look at the Nike Air Force 1 Low "Cheetah/Blue Denim"
Footwear

Official Look at the Nike Air Force 1 Low "Cheetah/Blue Denim"

The mixed-print sneaker is releasing next spring.

Nike SB 2014 Dunk High Premium "March Madness" Pack
Footwear Fashion

Nike SB 2014 Dunk High Premium "March Madness" Pack

Nike SB continues with the basketball-themed releases initiated by the Nike SB x Jordan Brand

Essentials: INDIE184
Fashion

Essentials: INDIE184

Growing up all over New York City from Far Rockaway, East New York, Bushwick, to the South Bronx,

Nike "Genealogy of Free" 10th Anniversary Pack
Footwear Fashion

Nike "Genealogy of Free" 10th Anniversary Pack

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its lightweight, supportive and flexible Free cushioning

SXSW Crash Suspect Is Aspiring Rapper, Was On Way to Perform
Music 

SXSW Crash Suspect Is Aspiring Rapper, Was On Way to Perform

The man who police say plowed his car through SXSW on Thursday night, leaving two people dead and

Drake Wins Big At mtvU Woodie Awards
Music 

Drake Wins Big At mtvU Woodie Awards

While The 1975, Chance the Rapper, Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, A$AP Rocky and Skrillex were among the


The Goodhood Store 2014 Spring/Summer "All Is Well" Lookbook
Fashion

The Goodhood Store 2014 Spring/Summer "All Is Well" Lookbook

London-based retailer The Goodhood Store continues its streak of sophisticated street editorials

Alexander Wang 2014 Spring/Summer Mid-Top Asher Sneakers
Footwear Fashion

Alexander Wang 2014 Spring/Summer Mid-Top Asher Sneakers

True to the designer’s predominately black and white aesthetic are these new Mid-Top Asher Sneakers

VSCO Launches its Artist Initiative
Tech & Gadgets

VSCO Launches its Artist Initiative

VSCO has announced the launch of its Artist Initiative to help artists and photographers further

Watch Le1f Perform with Blood Orange on 'Letterman'
Music 

Watch Le1f Perform with Blood Orange on 'Letterman'

It seems that things have been more dynamic for Le1f, after inking his record deal with Terrible

Riccardo Tisci Breaks Down the Nike + R.T. Air Force 1 Collection
Footwear Fashion

Riccardo Tisci Breaks Down the Nike + R.T. Air Force 1 Collection

Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci has been rocking Air Force 1s for more than a decade, so

More ▾