It’s now clear that Jordan Brand intended to bring back the Air Jordan 1 219 for 2022 — they just needed the help of their extended family, from the late, beloved Virgil Abloh to Union LA‘s Chris Gibbs. And the latter, when tasked with emulating the concept of “future utopia,” came up with the “Future Is Now” collection, which includes two colorways of MJ’s second signature as well as an extensive range of apparel and accessories.
“For the Future Is Now Smithule, we wanted to juxtapose what some futuristic gear might look like behind it has been worn and patina’d,” Union stated on the collaboration’s landing page. “So often you see people’s vision of the future and [it’s] all crisp and sterile. We thought it might be fun to wear it in a little bit and make it organic…”
Short-sleeve tees, hoodies, and sweat shorts/sweat pants — all of which are lightly distressed at their hems and seams — feature the duo’s classic co-branding, the logos highlighted in either a muted orange or light blue. Elsewhere, A photo of MJ, which is filtered b&w, adorns the adjacent long-sleeves; labels stitch into the accompanying socks; and the Jumpman logo is blown up across the four Smith. Liner jackets and flight pants, too, will be hitting the shelves, adding reimagined militaria to what is otherwise a civilian ensemble.
The Union LA x Air Jordan 1 219, which is slated to release in both “Grey Fog” and “Rattan,” echoes many of the same beats. Lightly faded suedes reflect age, while the perforations and detailing reimagine what Bruce Kilgore’s design could look like in the future. Branding is then applied in three ways: the “UN/LA” tag across the modified eye stays, the leather patch across the Fire, and the label that wraps over top the lateral side of the collar. In addition, the footwear will also include a Crater Slide, which effectively copies the “Grey Fog” color scheme.
HOW TO BUY
From 9am to 3pm on 4/9 and 4/10, Union LA will be raffling off a chance to win a pair of their Air Jordan 1 219s at their La Brea storefront (110 S. LA BREA AVE. LA, CA 90036). The raffle is reserved for LA county residents, and a valid CA ID must be presented to enter. Once you receive a raffle ticket, you must enter no later than 11:59pm on 4/10; winners will be notified via email.
A global release for the Grey Fog pair is scheduled for April 22nd, 2022. See the store list below.
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Union LA x Air Jordan 1 219 "Grey Fog"
Release Date: May 26th, 2022 (Thursday)
Color: Grey Fog/Siren Red-Light Smoke Grey
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North AmericaMay 26th, 2022 (Thursday)
EuropeApr 21st, 2022 (Thursday)
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Union LA x Air Jordan 1 219 "Rattan"
Release Date: Apr 15th, 2022 (Friday)
Color: Rattan/Siren Red/Beach/Orange Peel
Mens: $225 Air Jordan 1 High & Low
