Original Story (10/28/20): READYMADE, a Japanese brand founded by Yuta Hosokawa known for its reworkings of second-hand garments and materials, is gearing up to launch a collaboration with Nike. While the full extent of this collab is unknown, we know that it will include a unique take on the Blazer Mid.
This Blazer Mid features a DIY aesthetic, its mostly-black upper contrasted with a morphed Swoosh dressed in Total Orange. Around the collar and on the tongue, we see a grey-on-white camo pattern, while the heel features a triple Swoosh logo and READYMADE branding. The midsole and toe cap’ bumpy texture are also unique to this collab.
Three colorways of the READYMADE x Nike Blazer Mid are expected to drop this holiday season. Grab a first look at one of them below, as well as a sneak peek at a second colorway that’s dressed in grey with a blue Swoosh. Stay tuned to Modern Notoriety for updates.
READYMADE x Nike Blazer Mid
Color: Black/Vast Grey-Volt-Total Orange
Style Code: CZ3589-001
Release Date: February 27, 2021
Price: $150 USD
READYMADE x Nike Blazer Mid
Color: White/Black-Pure Platinum-Total Orange
Style Code: CZ3589-100
Release Date: February 27, 2021
Price: $150 USD
Update (02/02/21): After receiving a Travis Scott co-sign, the READYMADE x Nike Blazer has a release date. As announced by Yuta Hosokawa, catch both black and white colorways on February 27th, each retailing for $150 USD. The shoe comes packaged in a box made to look like an old trash compactor with graffiti on it, while the wrapping paper features landfill graphics, both as a nod to its recycled construction.
Photo via Kousuke Matsuki/WWD Japan:
Additional photos via Complex Original:
Update (11/02/20): Additional photos of the READYMADE x Nike Blazer Mid have surfaced. Aside from the sustainable use of second-hand garments, it appears that the outsole is made from recycled material. The tongue that reads “NIKE RE” could be a nod to this repurposed/recycled construction.
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