Riccardo Tisci’s latest work with NikeLab aims to propel contemporary sports style into a new, more elegant era. The Italian #fashion designer draws from the past, combining different generations of sportswear icons (the collection includes an Oxford shirt, track pant and varsity jacket) to form a collection of four distinct pieces for men, three for women and a series of accessories.
“I live for sports," says Tisci. "There's always been sportswear in my style, and I believe the mix of #sport, street and elegance is really good.”
Tisci’s personal style is also on the vanguard of contemporary trend. Look at any of the current crop of NBA stars, for example, and you’ll note each mixes sportswear and luxury goods with relative ease. There’s also a comfort in intermingling bold graphic pieces with timeless classics.
I believe the mix of #sport, street and elegance is really good.
- Riccardo Tisci
This is evident not only in clothing, but footwear too. Sneakers, of course, are fundamental to basketball culture. While the players cement styles through on-court heroics, those who adopt certain silhouettes make those shoes icons. In this context, the #nike Air Force 1 is an undisputed favorite. It’s also Tisci’s go-to shoe. “I'm obsessed with the shoe," he says. "It's very clean and pure, but at the same time elaborate. It’s the shoe that best represents my style and my collaboration with #nike,” he says.
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