If you’ve been on a Hypebeast high since the announcement of these holy grail kicks, you’re not alone. Better yet, if you want to see them in person, you’re in serious luck — the Louis Vuitton and Nike “Air Force 1” by Virgil Abloh digital presentation is coming to Singapore.
Singapore will be the only country in Asia to present an adaptation of the New York exhibition, through a fully digital experience, and it’ll be the lead up to the launch of the LV x Nike Air Force 1 sneakers by Virgil Abloh on 19 July 2022, 4pm SGT.
What to expect at the Louis Vuitton and Nike Air Force 1 by Virgil Abloh: Digital Presentation
Here, you’ll get a chance to view the 47 sneakers that the late designer created throughout his prolific career, each of which are as revolutionary as the next. The space — clad in a vivid orange and adorned with Louis Vuitton and Nike’s logos — will be Instagram heaven for sneaker collectors, and will offer digital screens showcasing his creative process for each of the now-iconic kicks.
Virgil Abloh fans will also recognise the painted clouds that frame each sneaker, an imagery that often shows up in his show sets and campaigns.
Abloh was best known for his ability to marry streetwear with luxury, and this ingenuity is also showcased via a central digital showcase, which sees him navigating the Maison’s savoir-faire through his inimitable lens in the former’s Fiesso d’Artico workshop.
As a final tribute to the designer’s dedication to building bridges between countries and culture, the Louis Vuitton x Nike “Air Force 1” by Virgil Abloh: Digital Presentation will house a graphic globe sculpture that represents all of the unifying motifs he had used during his time.
Shop the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 sneakers too
Nine editions of the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 sneakers will also arrive in Singapore via a digital activation, with the launch date on 19 July at 4pm SGT. A newsletter will be sent out on 18 July to those who have registered their interest as well as newsletter subscribers.
These nine sneakers will include high tops that will retail at S$4,900, and low-tops for S$3,900, and will be available in Nike sized ranging from 3.5 to 18.
The drop will include the classic all-white sneaker that’s been embossed with the Louis Vuitton Monogram, as well as a black suede version of that.
Two-toned editions in white will come with either green, red, or blue detailing — a nod at Abloh’s iconic rainbow motif. Those eyeing the metallic gold version will be pleased to know that they’ll be available too, alongside the patchwork multi-coloured iteration and a graffitied Damier version.
Details of the digital presentation:
Level 1 ION², ION Orchard
10 – 19 June 2022
1pm – 10pm, 10 June
10am – 9pm, Sunday to Thursday; 10am – 10pm, Friday and Saturday
Complimentary admission
(All images: Louis Vuitton)
Shatricia Nair
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Shatricia Nair has a passion for motoring, beauty, and wellness, and is perpetually knee-deep in the world of V8s, retinols, and latest fitness trends. She has nine years of experience writing for digital media, and her bylines have appeared in Prestige, and Augustman. She'll do (almost) anything for good chocolate chip cookies.
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