uno out of a thousand he does it. Not all fashion objects, in fact, have the necessary strength and ability to enter the collective imagination. The Nike Jordan 1 shoes they certainly succeeded. Thanks to an exceptional testimonial, that Michael Jordan destined to change basketball forever, but also with an innovative, bold and one-of-a-kind design, which immediately exerted an unparalleled fascination. From the 1985 – the year the sneaker was created – to date, that shoe has remained in the wardrobes (and in the wishlists) of millions of boys and girls, becoming a symbol of youth culture and streetwear. Furthermore, in recent seasons, the Nike Jordan 1 has discovered a deeply fashionable, eclectic and contemporary soul, which makes it a precious ally for everyday looks that are anything but trivial.
A legendary story
In 1985, Nike wasn’t the Beaverton behemoth we know today. Not only that: the basketball sector was dominated by the creations of Converse and PUMA. It was the designer who turned everything upside down Peter Moore, who imagined a very soft shoe, which perfectly blends functionality and aesthetics. The touch of genius was there coloringwhich introduced bright shades such as red and black on parquet for the first time, prohibited at the time by the NBA. The missing piece for the shoe’s planetary consecration was the contract with Michael Jordan, hired for a record $500,000 a year. Every time Jordan took the field wearing the Air Jordan 1 OG Black/Red, the NBA handed him a $5,000 fine that Nike, without batting an eye, paid on time. The so-called “forbidden sneaker” was launched on the market in 1985 at a price of $65, ushering in thirty years of success today recounted in movie Air – The Story of the Great Leapdirected by Ben Affleck.
How to elevate the Nike Jordan 1
Despite the iconic allure and the link with sport, over time the shoes designed by Moore have turned into highly glamorous accessories. The minimal design of the shoe allows in fact to range and vary, choosing combinations in the name of comfort or dedicated to the most classic elegance. The unexpected ally of sneakers is the tailored suitperhaps characterized by cut trousers flared, which fall perfectly on the Swoosh. The monochromatic sweatshirt takes care of lightening the formal part of the outfit, for a sporty touch, perfectly balanced by the It Bag signed which gives the look a sophisticated cut. Opposites that attract.
The model Yasmin Wijnaldum combines the white suit with the black sweatshirt, the total black Fendi Baguette and the Nike Jordan 1 in shades of red and white (Photo by Melodie Jeng/Getty Images)
In this game of aesthetics and proportions, the Nike Air Jordan 1 find an indispensable adventure companion in trousers cargo or parachute pants. The oversized silhouette that animates the lower part of the outfit – which falls perfectly on the sneakers – is to be contrasted with bon ton cardigans, tank tops close-fitting and coats in bright shades. So as to find an unprecedented synthesis between masculine and feminine, between casual and formal, in an interesting and never banal color palette.
A very successful play of colors and proportions elevates the Nike Air Jordan 1 to a shoe for every occasion (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)
The uniform of the summer
In the continuous search for the perfect summer outfit, to be replicated every day with some variations, the Nike Air Jordan 1 could represent an interesting discovery. For days spent walking or for afternoons between cafés and museums, the comfort and coolness of sneakers are at your side slip dress very light, midi or long, creating a winning contrast of materials and colors. The final touch is the light shirtwith an oversized cut and to be worn open, which ensures an indispensable dose of elegance.
The Nike Air Jordan 1 and the slip dress represent the essential pairing of the summer (Photo by Melodie Jeng/Getty Images)
Denim, tailored trousers, miniskirts, knitted dresses: there is no item that cannot be worn with sports shoes. The secret is hidden in the choice of shoe, called to lengthen the figure or to give volume to the final part of the outfit, always in the name of comfort.
For flights of style worthy of Michael Jordan.
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