Union
Union Los Angeles X Nike, at the origin of a major collaboration
As passionate about sneakers, and perhaps even a collector, you are aware that Nike is eager for all kinds of collaborations. Whether with designers specializing in footwear, artists from all walks of life or renowned streetwear fashion labels, the Swoosh brand likes to build partnerships that often allow it to discover its products from a new angle. Among its privileged game partners is Union la, a reference shop based as its name suggests in Los Angeles, California. Created in New York by Eddie Cruz in 1989, and managed since 2009 by Chris Gibbs, he recently signed some remarkable pairs to which has just been added a series of 3 unpublished Dunk. On the occasion of their release, we offer you a little overview of the latest union creations that have marked the Game sneakers.
Air Jordan 1 High ‘’ Black Toe ’’, consecration.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High Nrg ‘’ Black Toe ’’
If the beautiful story between Nike and Union started in 2005, their partnership took a completely different scale three years ago with the release of the air Jordan 1 retro high nrg ‘’ Black Toe ’’. How could it have been otherwise? Michael Jordan's first signature shoe enjoys such a aura that each of his new variations generally arouses a strong enthusiasm. Adorned with a finish in the colors of the Chicago Bulls with touches of gray on the neck and blue stitching at the ankle, the pair did not deviate from the rule. On the contrary ! It always represents a must-go for many fans of the cult model of Peter Moore. So much so that Nike's creative teams were inspired to offer them a perfect alternative: the air Jordan 1 mid is ‘’ Union Black Toe ’’.
4 collectors editions to relaunch the air Jordan 4.
Building on the success of their AJ1, the Beaverton firm and its Los Angeles counterpart attacked the Jordan 4 in 2020. The classic Tinker Hatfield silhouette has passed into the hands of Chris Gibbs to reinvent itself in two 'black colors '' and 'Guava' 'that you can discover or rediscover on the shop. Flocked as it should be a tag '' one/the '' on their outdoor panel and reverse branding on the top of the tab of laces, these two limited and just as collectors of the AJ4 appear respectively In a ultra-limited pale black and pink finish. They paved the way for a third edition "Taupe Haze" Gray imagined to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Union, then a fourth titled "Desert Moss" with an inimitable brown shape. Happy coincidence or simple coincidence, the Jordan 4 has experienced an impressive form of form since these outings.
Nike Dunk Low ‘’ Passport Pack ’’, an ode to travel.
Union the X Nike Dunk Low - Passport Pack ‘’ Argon ’’ ’
More recently, it was on the essential Dunk Low that Union distinguished itself. To pursue the most beautiful way his collaboration with the American equipment supplier, Chris Gibbs was inspired by his multiple trips around the world. Travels that led her to soak up the sneakers culture of 3 emblematic cities, starting with New York, where was founded Union in 1989, then Los Angeles, where the one and only address of the 'remains Brand, and finally Tokyo. Respectively called ‘’ pistachio ’’, ‘’ Court Purple ’’ and ‘’ argon ’’, the 3 pairs with the effigy of these 3 streetwear fashion temples constitute the ‘’ Passport Pack ’’. They are provided with a textile rod lined with a translucent superimposed coating which gives them a resolutely functional mesh appearance. Their design is also noted using topstitching and personalized branding for the occasion. In particular, you can observe the addition of a tag "a" and a "frontman" badge on each outdoor panel.