Official Images // sacai x Jean Paul Gaultier x Nike VaporWaffle

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Pete Michael

Date

2021.07.07

A little under a year ago, Jean Paul Gaultier announced that Chitose Abe of sacai would be taking control of the label’s next Couture collection. And though unfortunately delayed due to COVID, it seems this guest project will finally be coming to fruition very soon as reported by news outlets. Alongside, leaks of a commemorative Nike collaboration have also surfaced, one that bears the names of both the aforementioned designers.

Due to the nature of the design itself as well as the less-than-ideal viewing angle, it’s difficult to accurately pinpoint what exactly the model is. However, according to the shape of the toe, it’s clear that the pair bears at least one half of the VaporWaffle released earlier this year. Most of everything adjacent, though, seems brand new. The collar is raised to what looks like a mid-top height — thus the tongues are heightened to match — while the lower half is spliced on via an arrangement thick stitches. A dual arrangement of Swooshes can also be seen along the side, dressed atop in thick layers of leather unlike the aforementioned.

Update 01.29.21

A first look at what appears to be a second colorway of the sacai x Jean Paul Gaultier x Nike VaporWaffle has appeared. This option is far removed from the first-previewed black and white make, instead opting for vibrant gold, navy, orange, and green hues atop a light tan base. Not much is yet known about the three-pronged collaboration, or when it will release, so for now, take a quick look at the two colorways below.

Update 07.07.21

Early this morning, JPG officially unveiled the sacai x Jean Paul Gaultier x Nike VaporWaffle via a pre-order on their official website. Pairs sold out in mere minutes, but the drop did provide some nuggets of information around tit’s wider release. September seems to be the month of release, with all pre-orderd pair to be fulfilled then. It also gave us an official look at the pair, with images updated here below.

The official Nike.com release for the collaboration is yet to be announced, so keep your eyes glued to our official Twitter account for further updates.