Although the new year has just begun, 2014 is already shaping up to be a big year for Givenchy‘s head designer Riccardo Tisci. The designer revealed to Style.com that he has collaborated with Nike on an exclusive partnership which will bear the logo NIKE RT. Set to hit stores and on Nike.com this Spring, Tisci spoke on the collection saying, ‘For me, Nike represents a lot: my childhood, America. When I got the call, it sounded so strong, so perfect for my DNA. It’s a big honor for me, especially because they’re always working with sports people.’
In the past, Nike has partnered with the likes of the industrial designer Mark Newsom, artist Tom Sachs, and Kanye West. Having rarely collaborated with fashion designers, Ian Ginoza, Nike’s Global Footwear Director said, ‘We were impressed by his vision. I personally wear some of the t-shirts; that’s something that Riccardo does well, blurring the lines with street fashion.’ Keep an eye out for the collaboration, and as always, let us know what you think!
