PROPORTION PLAY: THE NIKELAB DUNK LUX HIGH X RT
Riccardo Tisci had such a phenomenal run with his first collaboration with Nike as he gave fans three different variations of the Nike Air Force 1 in three different colorways. That’s one hell of a collaboration, unfortunately I wasn’t able to snag any of them. Well the man behind Givenchy is giving his creative efforts another run for their money as he is teaming back up with Nike but this time we have the NikeLab Dunk Lux High x Riccardo Tisci (RT). Taking the classic Dunk High to new heights and adding a luxurious look to it, fashionistas will eat these up.
Following its 1985 unveiling, the Nike Dunk’s full adoption into street culture can be traced to the late ’90s, when the basketball shoe decked the feet of skaters and the era’s cultural heavy hitters, creating a global style moment. Nearly two decades on, this confluence of influence returns with the NikeLab Dunk Lux High x RT. Created in collaboration with Riccardo Tisci, it marks the second time the designer has teamed up with Nike.
Naturally, the shoe reflects Tisci’s love of basketball, which was revealed in 2014 when he reinterpreted the Air Force 1. These inspirations come through in both the stylistic and performance details of the NikeLab Dunk Lux High x RT.
“The Nike Dunk has a fascinating legacy,” Tisci says. “It has been both mainstream and niche, adopted by communities of varying size and influence. But no matter the model, the Dunk has always had a cultural cachet that, as a designer, I’m quite drawn to.”
Working closely with the NikeLab design team, Tisci reimagined the shoe, exaggerating proportions, such as the extended height, big belly Swoosh and enlarged foxing and eyestay. Additionally, the back tab is upside-down and placed directly above the Riccardo Tisci logo on the heel.
The NikeLab Dunk Lux High x RT will be available beginning February 11, exclusively in North America at NikeLab retailers and on nike.com/nikelab.
