Dave White x Air Jordan 1
Year: 2012
Only built for giving back, the Dave White x Air Jordan 1 released to retail as part of the brand’s Wings for the Future initiative in 2012. While the previous year saw a gold-graced do-up that only launched to the tune of 23 pairs in a charity action, this elephant-emphasized official release was well-received at retail. Artist Dave White had the following to say on the collab:
“The absolute intent was to make something that actually looked animated and dynamic, explosive and alive even when standing still. I wanted the shoe to almost look like it had been dipped in paint and is exploding with energy. As people see them in the flesh all the little touches that make them special will unveil themselves. The use of artist grade canvas on the tongue, textured paint printed onto white upper, the laces and sock liners with the stitched wings logo and the box really is the icing on the cake.”
