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OCTOBER 25, 2026 · SILICON VALLEY, CA

The Nike Air Force 1 continues to evolve through collaborations that connect eras and creative communities. For the latest Nike x NIGO project, the Japanese designer joined BTS's j-hope for a version inspired by the early-2000s silhouette.

The release pairs glossy Burnt Sunrise and Metallic Gold with Chlorine Blue accents, distinctive laces and j-hope's squirrel graphic. The project launched through HUMAN MADE on October 17 and globally via SNKRS and select retailers on October 22, 2026.

More than a colorway, the collaboration captures a contemporary exchange between Tokyo style history and global music culture. Its appeal comes from its personal design language rather than a single trend.

KOLAK perspective: Technology connects the world; design gives those connections a visual identity.

Sources: Nike announcement and HUMAN MADE release notes.

Featured image: original KOLAK editorial illustration, not a documentary photograph of the people or event.