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NIKE’S NEW COLLECTION WITH NIGO DROPS THIS WEEK

For the first time, sneaker giant Nike is teaming up with Japanese designer Nigo, the visionary behind A Bathing Ape (BAPE) and the current artistic director of Kenzo. In addition to his work in fashion, Nigo is a member of the Japanese group Teriyaki Boyz, where he has served as their in-house DJ since their debut in 2005.

Nigo will collaborate with Nike on an exclusive release of the Air Force III – "Blue Void" – a rugged sneaker that blends a rich tapestry of pop culture inspirations and references.

Rumors of NIGO’s partnership with Nike began circulating over a year ago, following his successful collaborations with adidas under his Human Made label. Speculation intensified when the designer was spotted wearing a pair of Air Force 3 Lows months later, igniting curiosity about a potential project. This was confirmed in June when Nigo appeared at his Spring/Summer 2025 Kenzo show sporting a colorful pair of collaborative Air Force 3 Lows, officially signaling the forthcoming campaign.

“When I decided to work with Nike, I went to the Nike World Headquarters and drew a lot of inspiration from the archives, the lab, and the team working there,” Nigo shared. “Everything I saw had a great influence on the project. There are still many things yet to come, so please look forward to the Nike and Nigo project. It's the beginning of a long and exciting journey,” Nigo said in a statement on Nike's official website.
The Nike x NIGO Air Force III and apparel collection will be available starting September 28 exclusively at Otsumo Plaza in Tokyo, humanmade.jp, and the "I Know Nigo 2" pop-up in New York, followed by a global release on October 4 through SNKRS and select retailers.

According to Nike, this debut collection marks the beginning of a landmark partnership years in the making. The Air Force III packaging hints at future footwear and apparel collaborations on the horizon.