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LEVI'S NIKE COLLECTION MERGES ATHLETIC AND DENIM STYLES

Levi's and Nike launch new denim collection featuring baggy jeans and jacket with subtle athletic branding, available July 10-11.

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Levi's/Nike
image about fashion collaboration between Levi's and Nike, describing new clothing collection that combines denim craftsmanship with athletic design elements. Includes details about product features, release dates, and marketing campaign featuring athletes and cultural figures.
Levi's/Nike
image about fashion collaboration between Levi's and Nike, describing new clothing collection that combines denim craftsmanship with athletic design elements. Includes details about product features, release dates, and marketing campaign featuring athletes and cultural figures.
Levi's/Nike
image about fashion collaboration between Levi's and Nike, describing new clothing collection that combines denim craftsmanship with athletic design elements. Includes details about product features, release dates, and marketing campaign featuring athletes and cultural figures.
Levi's/Nike

Summary

  • The collaboration pairs denim construction techniques with athletic design elements across apparel and footwear
  • Key pieces include modified baggy jeans and a denim jacket featuring minimal Nike branding integration
  • Release dates are July 10 through Levi's channels and July 11 via SNKRS platform

The partnership between Levi's and Nike expands beyond their previous Air Max 95 sneaker project with a clothing line that combines elements from both companies' design approaches. The collection includes reworked versions of classic denim garments alongside the previously released footwear options.

Two primary clothing items anchor the release. The baggy jeans maintain Levi's traditional construction methods while incorporating Nike elements through logo placement. A denim jacket serves as the collection's second major piece, following similar design principles.

The jeans use selvedge denim and retain Levi's standard chain-stitching in off-white thread. Nike branding appears in two locations: a Swoosh logo replaces traditional elements on the back patch, while an embroidered Nike wordmark sits above the left front pocket. The overall aesthetic prioritizes subtlety over prominent brand display.

The jacket features a light wash treatment and includes practical front pockets. Nike's presence manifests through an embroidered chest logo and an engraved version on the back panel. The engraving technique creates texture contrast against the denim surface while maintaining the garment's overall muted appearance.

Marketing materials showcase four individuals from different fields: hip-hop performer Larry June, basketball player Paige Bueckers, football player Keon Coleman, and designer Daniel Buezo. Their inclusion represents the collection's intended appeal across multiple cultural sectors.

The Air Max 95 sneakers, previously announced, continue the collaboration's denim theme through colorway selections that complement the clothing pieces. Three variations draw inspiration from different denim washes and treatments.

Distribution follows a staggered timeline. Levi's will offer the collection through its website, mobile application, and select flagship retail locations starting July 10. Nike's SNKRS platform will carry the items beginning July 11, providing access through the company's specialized sneaker and streetwear marketplace.

Both companies position this project as part of their ongoing exploration of cross-category partnerships. The collection represents a measured approach to brand collaboration, avoiding excessive co-branding while maintaining each company's core identity within the shared products.

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