Gold Standard! Nigo’s 'Kintsugi Pack' Mends the Nike Air Force 3 Low

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Few designers balance culture, craft and nostalgia like . From to , the Japanese legend has built a career reimagining familiar forms with an obsessive eye for detail.

From his early co-founding of Nowhere with to a recent colab with , over the years the designer has developed a knack for remixing the past – blending classic Asian heritage with modern culture – with his latest linkup with proving that philosophy strong as ever.

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Dubbed the 'Kintsugi Pack', the forthcoming release includes two versions of the , inspired by the centuries-old Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold. Two split-design colourways anchor the release, each highlighted with subtle metallic gold along the dividing seam.

Tumbled leather and textured overlays mimic ceramic surfaces, complemented by aged midsoles and gum outsoles that nod to the Swoosh’s own history, grounding the experimental upper in classic Nike heritage and giving each pair a tactile, collectible quality.

Lastly, gold accents on the toe box and insoles reinforce the motif, while satin sock liners add a refined touch. Mirrored 'OGIN' branding on the right heel, a now-signature detail of Nigo x Nike collaborations, finishes off the design.

The Nigo x Nike Air Force 3 Low 'Kintsugi Pack' will hit shelves on November 20 at select retailers and via the Nike webstore.

In other news, British retailer and are back with .

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