Black COMME des GARÇONS and Nike Reconnect for Retro Print Basics
Featuring “Calm In Your Heart” and “Love Thy Neighbour” messaging.
After joining forces earlier this year to resurrect the ’80s Nike Eagle, Black COMME des GARÇONS and Nike come together once again for a series of tees and tote bags — offering an updated line of everyday basics. BLACK CdG was founded by Rei Kawakubo back in 2009 as a response to The Great Recession. As the name suggests, the sublabel focused on cycling popular CDG styles in black within small spaces under 40 sqm in a process dubbed “speed merchandising.” The result was the introduction of accessible and energetic pieces that fans could quickly scoop up.
The latest Black CdG x Nike collaboration calls for a more caring world with overlaid retro branding of the biblical quote “Love Thy Neighbour” and “Calm In Your Heart.” Tees feature co-branded tags and totes come with short carrying handles.
The latest collection will arrive online and at BLACK COMME des GARÇONS stores on August 26. Prices range from ¥11,000 to ¥12,100 JPY (approximately $80 to $88 USD) for the tote bags and T-shirts respectively.
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