Veteran actor, comedian and rapper, Will Smith's flashy outfits and use of colors from the iconic TV show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air inspires the Nike Air Jordan 5 “Grape”.
Will Smith's Fresh Prince inspired Air Jordan 5 “Grape” characteristics
The Air Jordan 5 “Grape” is undoubtedly one of the most-loved AJ5
colorways in the brand’s history with its mix of white, purple, and
aqua screams epochal early 90’s style.
The Jordan brand which earlier in 2013 acknowledged the Fresh Prince's
influence on the silhouette's legacy with the "Bel-Air" 5s is taking
the show's inspiration further with the recently announced 2018
iteration of “Grape” 5s.
Smith’s character was known for his flashy outfits and use
of bright colors in the TV show that also boasts a lofty standing in the annals of pop
culture history.
Hard-core fans of the TV show might remember that a young Will Smith wore the Air Jordan 5 laceless in the opening credits
and throughout the show’s first season run which is the most
instantly noticeable design twist on the Nike Air Jordan 5 “Grape”.
The Jordan Brand has
removed the normal laces and lace lock, and covered all the eyelets
with a premium tumbled white leather. Smith and his character’s Philly heritage is also acknowledged via a debossed.
Due to the Fresh prince's Philadelphia heritage, acknowledged with “West
Philadelphia” hit directly above the tongue mesh, the shoe also boasts Fresh Prince-inspired
insoles and classic Nike branding.
According to Sneakernews.com, these unique Jordan 5s is to arrive on
Will Smith's 50th birthday, September 25.
Watch out for these amazing pair of kicks!!!
No comments:
We have Zero Tolerance to Spam. Chessy Comments and Comments with Links will be deleted immediately upon our review.
Post a Comment