Kith x Snarkitecture Nike Air Max 1 Sculpture, 2021

Sotheby’s is pleased to offer a highly exclusive offering: the Kith x Snarkitecture Air Max 1, a coveted rarity reserved exclusively for Kith and Snarkitecture friends and family.

The concept originating from Kith’s Brooklyn store opening in 2015, the store opening featured an installation of plaster cast replicas of iconic Nike shoes suspended like chandeliers from the ceiling. The visually arresting display has evolved into a symbol of both the streetwear brand and the design studio, and they rolled out the same designs for Kith's Parisian flagship opening - with a twist.

The selection of the Air Max 1 silhouette for the European iteration of the installation pays homage to France's groundbreaking Pompidou Center, whose unique inside-out architectural design inspired Nike's Tinker Hatfield to unveil the heel bubble in the iconic sneaker design. As a cherished testament to cultural significance and design ingenuity, the Kith x Snarkitecture Air Max 1 epitomises the essence of contemporary collectibles, offering astute collectors an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a piece of exclusive sneaker history.