New York Fashion Week is just days away and Nike has much planned as the fashion world descends upon the Big Apple. Many of these activities surround “The Ten,” Virgil Abloh‘s creative sneaker collection that stands as undeniably the most anticipated drop of the year.
Nike today made available a schedule of events for “OFF CAMPUS” NYC taking place at 23 Wall Street. All sessions will be held between September 6-8 and kick off with “THE TEN: A Crash Course,” a panel led by journalist Phoebe Lovatt and featuring Virgil and Nike VP of Footwear Design, Andy Caine. There will also be appearances by the likes of Don C, Eric Koston, Shayne Oliver, Heron Preston, Tremaine Emory and others. They’ll be touching on a multitude of topics, including Jordan Brand and many of the sneakers featured in “The Ten.”
Peep the schedule below and stay tuned for more.
September 6
11 a.m.
THE TEN: A Crash Course
Virgil Abloh, Andy Caine, Phoebe Lovatt
Summary: Join Virgil Abloh OFF-WHITE™ and VP of Nike Footwear Design Andy Caine for a conversation on design, collaboration and the journey that led to The Ten moderated by journalist Phoebe Lovatt. Offering an inside look at the process and touching on themes of design, sport and style, this discussion sets the tone for “NIKE OFF CAMPUS” and our celebration of The Ten.
12:30 p.m.
IN CONVERSATION: “FLIGHT” & the Air Jordan 1
Spike Lee, Aleali May, Don C, Virgil Abloh
Summary: Join renowned filmmaker Spike Lee, style consultant Aleali May, designers Don C of Just Don & Virgil Abloh of OFF-WHITE™ as they discuss the past, present and future of the Jordan effect. From a never before seen influence on sport, style and performance, to the next generation of the Jordan family and their vision as they pick up the ball and run with it.
1:30 p.m.
HANDS ON STUDIO: “UPTOWN” & the Nike Air Force 1
Shayne Oliver, Ian Isiah
Summary: Work with pioneering NYC designers Shayne Oliver & Ian Isiah of Helmut Lang & Hood by Air to create bespoke Air Force 1s using techniques, graphics and materials handpicked by Shayne & Ian from their body of work, along with one of a kind Nike design elements.
2:30 p.m.
“OFFICE HOURS”
Virgil Abloh
4 p.m.
HANDS ON STUDIO: “UPTOWN” & the Nike Air Force 1
Shayne Oliver, Ian Isiah
Summary: Work with pioneering NYC designers Shayne Oliver & Ian Isiah of Helmut Lang & Hood by Air to create bespoke Air Force 1s using techniques, graphics and materials handpicked by Shayne & Ian from their body of work, along with one of a kind Nike design elements.
5:30 p.m.
IN CONVERSATION: “UPTOWN” & the Nike Air Force 1
Tremaine Emory, special guests
Summary: Join Tremaine Emory of No Vacancy Inn & special guests as they discuss the essence and influence of the Air Force 1 & Uptown — a proving ground for style & culture, a foundation of sneaker culture, and a mentality that’s known worldwide.
September 7
12:30 p.m.
IN CONVERSATION: “SPEED” & the Nike Air Max 97
Venus X, Kimberly Drew, special guests
Summary: Join DJ/creative Venus X & curator Kimberly Drew for a conversation on speed and the AM97. From chasing a shorter race time meter by meter, to the effect of speed on music and art, and how it can change the way we engage with culture.
1:30 p.m.
HANDS ON STUDIO: “T-SHIRT” & the Nike Air Presto
Brendan Fowler, Cali DeWitt
Summary: Get in the studio with artists and Some Ware designers, Brendan Fowler & Cali DeWitt for a session inspired by the Presto, once known as the t-shirt for your feet. Learn from their process while remixing and reconstructing new and vintage Nike tees using materials selected by Brendan & Cali.
2:30 p.m.
“OFFICE HOURS”
Virgil Abloh
4 p.m.
HANDS ON STUDIO: “T-SHIRT” & the Nike Air Presto
Brendan Fowler, Cali DeWitt
Summary: Get in the studio with artists and Some Ware designers, Brendan Fowler & Cali DeWitt for a session inspired by the Presto, once known as the t-shirt for your feet. Learn from their process while remixing and reconstructing new and vintage Nike tees using materials selected by Brendan & Cali.
5:30 p.m.
IN CONVERSATION: “SWOOSH” & the Nike Blazer
Eric Koston, JR Smith, Jesse Levya, Atiba Jefferson
Summary: Join skate icon Eric Koston, NBA iconoclast JR Smith and legendary photographer Atiba Jefferson to go deep on the connection between basketball, skateboarding and sneaker culture. From the early days of the Blazer on the court and on the board, to the impact of style, dedication and performance on both sports.
September 8
12:30 p.m.
IN CONVERSATION: “ORIGINAL” & the Converse Chuck Taylor
Sage Elsesser, Vince Staples, Virgil Abloh
Summary: Join Cons skater Sage Elsesser, rapper Vince Staples & Virgil Abloh of OFF-WHITE™ for a conversation on the Chuck Taylor and originality — from the Chuck as a symbol in creative communities, to their thoughts on what originality means in today’s crowded cultural space, and where they’d like to see more of it.
1:30 p.m.
HANDS ON STUDIO: “REACT” & the Nike Hyperdunk
Heron Preston
2:30 p.m.
“OFFICE HOURS”
Virgil Abloh
4 p.m.
HANDS ON STUDIO: “REACT” & the Nike Hyperdunk
Heron Preston
