British-Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn is making his mark in the sneaker world with a groundbreaking collaboration with Nike. This partnership introduces two unique renditions of the iconic Air Max 90, reflecting Slawn’s distinctive artistic flair and cultural heritage.
The collaboration features two distinct colorways: a bold black version and a minimalist sail edition. The black pair is adorned with white speckled paint splatters, reminiscent of Slawn’s dynamic studio environment and cosmic inspirations. A textured white Swoosh provides a striking contrast, while metallic silver eyelets and custom heel branding add a touch of sophistication. In contrast, the sail colorway offers a clean, monochromatic aesthetic with gold eyelets enhancing its elegant design. Both versions showcase a reimagined mudguard that wraps around the shoe, deviating from the traditional design and highlighting Slawn’s innovative approach. The quarter panels feature deep texturing, and the heel tabs display stylized eyes, a signature element in Slawn’s artwork.
SLAWN X NIKE AIR MAX 90 PACK RELEASE INFO
The Slawn x Nike Air Max 90 collection is set to release on March 1st, 2025, initially through German retailer BSTN, with each pair priced at $150 USD. A wider release on Nike.com is expected to follow.
This collaboration not only celebrates Slawn’s creative vision but also marks a significant milestone as he becomes the first Nigerian-born artist to design a Nike sneaker. Sneaker enthusiasts and art lovers alike should mark their calendars for this historic release.
Slawn x Nike Air Max 90 “Black”
Release Date: March 1, 2025
Style Code: FD6492-001
Price: $150
Slawn x Nike Air Max 90 “Sail White”
Release Date: March 1, 2025
Style Code: FD6492-100
Price: $150
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