Cool Hunting video’ed the unveiling of Nike Sportswear’s new 1 World AF1 that is covered in Hella Jongerious-designed Maharam fabric. Recorded at the design shop Moss in New York City, we get a better ideo of the consturction of the utilization of 100% wool felt textile called “Layers.” The video includes an interview with Michael Maharam, Principal of Maharam, and Nike’s Global Design Director Jesse Leyva.
Nike’s 1World Project tabs their next artist/influencer from Europe, Feride Uslu, of the brand Uslu Airlines. He takes on the Air Force 1 High and takes his inspiration from airplanes and airports for inspiration for this sneaker. The initial release will be at Wood Wood Berlin on Saturday, April 3rd then select Nike Tier Zero doors worldwide on April 11th. via Freshness | Highsnobiety
The Alife x Nike 1World release is coming this Saturday, March 14th. To accompany the “Crispy & Clean” Air Force 1s, Alife will also be releasing a matching t-shirt. Both items drop at noon at the A.R.C. Sports Store at 157 Rivington Street in NYC. via HighSnobiety
Many of the Air Force 1 Fusions has been misses versus hits and the jury is still out on these “Air Huarache” inspired versions. Subtle touches like the perforated nylon on the back and the tongue logo bind these two sneakers. Pictured after the jump is a shot of the Huaraches that inspired these Air Forces. Coming to a Footaction near you. via KicksonFire
