Sotheby's Auction Virgil Abloh Signed Louis Vuitton LV Trainer

In 2022, 40 years since the Air Force 1 was introduced, a culmination of the rich history of the silhouette was realized with the introduction of the Louis Vuitton x Nike “Air Force 1” by Virgil Abloh. Released posthumously, Abloh’s work seamlessly connected the decades of prominence of Nike’s famed sneaker. In total, Virgil Abloh designed 47 bespoke pairs of the Nike “Air Force 1” for the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2022 show in collaboration with Nike.

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Blue | Size 7, Sneaker in Blue/White

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In 2022, 40 years since the Air Force 1 was introduced, a culmination of the rich history of the silhouette was realized with the introduction of the Louis Vuitton x Nike “Air Force 1” by Virgil Abloh. Released posthumously, Alboh’s work seamlessly connected the decades of prominence of Nike’s famed sneaker. In total, Virgil Abloh designed 47 bespoke pairs of the Nike “Air Force 1” for the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2022 show in collaboration with Nike.

Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Black | Size 8.5, Sneaker

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A collaboration with Virgil Abloh, the Louis Vuitton Upcycle Trainer, released in 2021, features designs created from pre-existing LV trainers. This is seen in the mix and match of colors and materials. The limited colorway features a blue and white calfskin upper, suede tongue and contrasting teal shoelaces. The shoe creatively integrates Louis Vuitton and Virgil Abloh’s signatures, including handwritten annotations, loose sewing threads and an iridescent tag accessory.

Louis Vuitton Upcycle Trainer | Size 10, Sneaker in Blue/White/Yellow

Sotheby's Auction Virgil Abloh Signed Louis Vuitton LV Trainer

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