The brand supports the reveal with its “Your Airness” short film that features a spoken word poem by Kyla Lacey.
The two colorways come with interchangeable Swooshes and insoles that are decorated with chalkboard-inspired text.
Each Swoosh ostensibly nods to a different sport such as baseball, basketball and more.
James Whitner crafts a luxurious take that honors the realities of daily life in Black communities.
Uppers are done up with cracked leathers and burgundy snakeskin accents.
The Whitaker Group founder discusses the process of creating the Social Status x Nike Dunk, using product as a vessel for communication and more.
Geared towards the Pre-Fall 2021 season.
Dressed in suede and burgundy snakeskin.
A message is concealed on the interior side of the ankle flaps.
Called COLOR CODE, the first collab is with Social Status x CRCL of WNNRS.
The six-part series will feature senior Black executives from companies like Nike and Bank of America.
HYPEBEAST spoke to Whitaker Group president James Whitner about the androgynous design’s inspiration, the importance of community to AMM and more.