Vote on the Best Nike: Paris On Air Concepts Created by Local Designers

In celebration of the Air Max, Nike invited the young creatives of Paris to compete in the On Air sneaker design event. Held at the City of Fashion and Design cultural center, the three-day event focused on design and innovation with more than 2,400 attendees submitting their Air Max concepts. Coralie Rabbe, Lou Matheron, and Quentin Sobasze are the three lucky finalists that were selected by a jury of Parisian creatives.

Browse through the finalists’ designs above and profiles below then head over to nike.com to select your favorites until Sunday, May 13. The winner will be announced the following day, Monday, May 14.

Coralie Rabbe – Air Max 90 “Age of Gold”
Coralie manages projects for a creative organization that champions artistic creation in the public space. Her quest is to infuse art into Parisians daily lives. Coralie’s Air Max 90 Age of Gold transcends culture, blending traditional fabric and speckled print. Through references to European, Asian and African textiles and patterns, her design honors Paris’ harmonious diversity and cultural wealth.

Lou Matheron – Air VaporMax Plus “Paris Works in Progress”
Lou is a Parisian photographer whose work revolves around fashion, architecture and portraits. After photographing a courthouse under construction, she created “Paris Works In Progress,” an Air VaporMax Plus design that recreates the colors and materials from the site. The slip-on sneaker offers a support strap and modular Swoosh, echoing the construction sites; palette and workers; eye-catching uniforms.

Quentin Sobaszek – Air Max 180 “1.0”
Quentin is a graphic designer inspired by streetwear, luxury fashion, architecture and digital art. His Air Max 180 “1.0” represents the Paris of tomorrow, the neighborhood around the National Library of France, and its contrasting architecture. A TPU plastic cage, ripstop nylon panels and contrasting Swoosh and Air-Sole unit highlight the diverse design of the eclectic French capital.