Key Details
- Made by the Sashiko Gals collective for Sarah Andelman's personal collection.
- Denim patches cover much of the upper and are arranged differently on each shoe.
- The Colette logos and “2017” on the heels are left untouched.
Sashiko Gals built a single custom Air Jordan 1 Mid for Sarah Andelman, founder of the Paris boutique Colette. Jordan Brand has not announced a release date or price.
The pair was made for Andelman’s personal collection and is not a retail release. The base is a rare friends and family Colette Air Jordan 1 Mid. Sashiko Gals is a Japanese collective of 15 women between the ages of 40 and 90, formed after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and relaunched as a fashion label in 2024.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
Air Jordan 1 Mid Colette “Sashiko Gals”
Price: TBA
Release Date: TBA
Status: Reported
Air Jordan 1 Mid Colette “Sashiko Gals” Design
Denim patches replace most of the original upper. Every patch differs in color and shape, and the arrangement changes between the left sneaker and the right one, which gives the pair a deliberately mismatched look.
Exposed stitching runs across the denim in tight right angles, a nod to sashiko, the traditional Japanese mending technique. The heels stay as Colette made them, with the logos and “2017” unaltered. That year matches the closing of the boutique’s Paris doors. The collective has also worked with New Balance and New Era, and made a custom Nike Vomero Plus for Tim Cook.
Will the Colette Air Jordan 1 Mid “Sashiko Gals” Release at Retail?
No retail release is planned. The pair is a one of one custom made for Sarah Andelman’s own collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Are the Sashiko Gals?
They are a cooperative of 15 women in Japan, aged 40 to 90. The group formed to help with recovery after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and returned as a fashion label in 2024.
Who Is Sarah Andelman?
Andelman is the founder and creative director of Colette. She is the daughter of Colette Roussaux, the boutique’s namesake.
What Does the “2017” on the Heel Mean?
It is an original Colette detail on the base pair, left unaltered by Sashiko Gals. It matches the year the boutique closed its Paris doors.
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