Nike

As one of the world's foremost advertising agencies, Wieden + Kennedy has been trusted with some of the largest company accounts across all industries. W+K was founded in 1982 in Portland, Oregon with Nike as their first client and is responsible for coining arguably the greatest slogan of the 20th century, “Just Do It”.

In celebration of the 2002 W+K office opening in Roppongi, Nike invited Hiroshi Fujiwara to design an ultra-rare sneaker, for members of the new W+K office. The pair sports unique panels of white pony hair and premium leather. The Nike heel tab is accented with characters for Tokyo and the tongue label reads “Manufactured in Taiwan” with W+K and the commemorative year - 2002. Given exclusively to W+K employees in the local office, it has been rumored only 50 pairs were made.

The Air Force 1, arguably Nike’s most iconic sneaker, is in many regards, the first of its kind. Previously realized in running shoes, the introduction of Nike’s ‘Air’ technology in the midsole was a revolutionary concept for basketball sneakers. Tasked with bringing the concept to life, designer Bruce Kilgore and an aerospace engineer brought the project to fruition with a hiking boot inspired, ankle strapped, high top. Kilgore’s first basketball sneaker, the Air Force 1 was brought to market in 1982. 

Today, through hyped collaborations, unparalleled versatility, and ubiquity in popular culture, Air Force 1s continue to be a fan favorite around the world and one of Nike’s all time best selling sneakers.