Nike X Ricardo Tisci

                                                          BY Deborah Ferguson

   Ricardo Tisci's collaboration with Nike was announced weeks ago and now being revealed. As Givenchy's Creative director he has created 4 Basketball shoes based upon Nike's  Air Force 1 style.  An iconic flashback to the 1980's  that rebirths as a new vision. The 1980's Air Force 1 high tops are considered collectable via EBay.

   "For me the Air Force 1 is not about gender, it's not about a particular city, nor about a certain style. The community decides, It's democratic. It's love " states Tisci. He created knee high and mid calf versions ; reccomended for authentic trend setters and lo and high top for the followers.

   The Nike R.T. Air Force 1 Collection will release in two different groups starting in Spring 2014. The Air Force 1 boot will be available globally in select retailers and on NikeLab.com. All styles will be available in white March 1 and in Black April 1.

Photos  courtesy of Nike