Nike has partnered with South Korean rapper G-Dragon to launch the PEACEMINUSONE x Nike Kwondo 1. The popular Korean artist's debut shoe builds on his personal style and acts as a follow-up to the Air Force 1 Para-Noise and Para-Noise 2.0, which were released in 2020.
Inspired by the martial art taekwondo, the new sneaker arrives in a clean white colorway accented by brogue detailing and custom daisy embroidery. The shoes also present an innovative lace-cover panel that dons the Nike logo on one the right shoe and the PEACEMINUSONE logo on the left. Other features include branded interiors, smooth bottoms, PEACEMINUSONE laces, and stitching throughout the silhouette.
"I want to feel free with the way I wear and style clothes, in addition to everything else that I do," said G-Dragon," in a recent press release. Luckily for fans of G-Dragon, the newly announced December 3 release date is only weeks away.
Taekwondo-Inspired Brogue Sneakers
G-Dragon's PEACEMINUSONE x Nike Kwondo 1 Gets a Release Date
Trend Themes
1. Taekwondo-inspired Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate taekwondo-inspired elements, like brogue detailing, into their designs.
2. Collaborations Between Music and Sportswear Brands - This trend exemplifies the potential for music and sportswear brands to collaborate on limited edition products that cater to a shared audience.
3. Lace-cover Panels on Sneakers - There is potential for innovative lace-cover panels like those seen on the PEACEMINUSONE x Nike Kwondo 1 to become a trend in sneaker designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands have an opportunity to incorporate taekwondo-inspired elements, like brogue detailing, into their designs.
2. Music and Entertainment - Music and entertainment brands can collaborate with sportswear brands to create limited edition products that cater to a shared audience.
3. Sports and Fitness - The innovative lace-cover panels on the PEACEMINUSONE x Nike Kwondo 1 could inspire new developments in sneaker designs and materials for sportswear brands.