Nike combines style and beauty through a collaboration with the renowned Make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench, which has designed two exclusive Air Max Dn color variants.
This shoe marks the latest milestone in Air-Max technology, which Nike launched over three decades ago. The collection shows how sporting performance and design innovations can work together harmoniously.
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Ffrench is known for redefining traditional notions of beauty and personal expression. Her work with colors and textures has made her one of the leading voices in the industry. Their vision is reflected in Air Max DN designs, which combine innovation and style in a distinctive way.
"It's been inspiring, working with athletes throughout this journey with Nike — and humbling to feel that the things I'm creating help these women feel good and give them confidence to perform at their peak and define their own authentic creativity in expression," Ffrench says.
The color palettes of the two Collab models are inspired by their beauty products. The design embodies the claim to perfectly combine aesthetics and functionality.
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“For me, the most inspiring thing about the Dn silhouette is how much opportunity it presents to play with texture, color and materials,” Ffrench says. “My favorite parts of the design are probably the rand and heel, where we were able to add metallic tones underneath a glossy acrylic, giving those parts of the shoe an even more extreme and textural look — juxtaposing them against the matte of the upper and sole.”
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Ffrench was inspired by women whose influence goes far beyond sport. The designs celebrate the versatility and expressiveness of modern female athletes.
“Female athletes show that you can have it all,” Ffrench says. “You can have prowess in sport. You can be at the top of your game. You can take an interest in your appearance. You can express yourself in as many ways as you want and still be a top athlete. Beauty doesn’t undermine any of that. Beauty actually enhances it.”
The Isamaya Ffrench x Nike Air Max Dn will be available worldwide from December 20th in beige and chocolate brown at selected retail partners such as 43einhalb, AFEW-Store and Asphaltgold.
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