Air Jordan 1 "Defiant" Honors the Alternative Rock Community

Stitched Swooshes with golden yellow accents.

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Jordan Brand is never short on releases for the long-coveted Air Jordan 1 silhouette. This time around, the label will drop a brand new ‘Defiant’ variant in homage to the alternative rock community. With a stitched up Swoosh insignia on the lateral side and a golden yellow check in the medial portion, the unique high-top is experimental yet subtle when it comes to its overall makeup. Rounding up the execution are black overlays set against white paneling throughout the design.

The Air Jordan 1 ‘Defiant’ will launch on Nike SNKRS app this July 27 at 10 am ET.

In case you missed it, Nike announced official release details for its anticipated Parra collaboration.

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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