British-Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn steps into the sneaker world with his first-ever Nike collaboration. The Slawn x Nike Air Max 90 Pack highlights his bold creativity while marking history as the first Nigerian-born artist to design a Nike sneaker. Known for his vibrant art and street-inspired aesthetic, Slawn brings his unique touch to the classic Air Max 90.

The pack features two colorways—Black and Sail—each reflecting Slawn’s artistic identity. The Black pair stands out with white speckled paint splatters, inspired by his paint-covered studio attire and cosmic themes. A crisp white textured Swoosh adds contrast, while metallic silver eyelets and custom Nike Air branding on the heel complete the bold design.

In contrast, the Sail colorway offers a cleaner, minimalist look. Its tonal upper highlights the textured Swoosh, while gold eyelets add a touch of luxury. The soft monochrome palette flows seamlessly across the midsole and outsole, creating a sleek and cohesive finish.

Both sneakers showcase Slawn’s ability to blend street art with modern design. Elements like speckled paint, textured Swooshes, metallic eyelets, and custom heel branding reflect his hands-on approach. The result is a wearable piece of art that pushes creative boundaries while honoring Nike’s iconic Air Max 90.

Slawn Nike Air Max 90 Release Date

The Slawn x Nike Air Max 90 Pack releases on March 1, 2025, through German retailer BSTN, with a wider release on April 4th via Nike.com. Priced at $150 USD each, this collaboration offers collectors and fans a piece of sneaker history, celebrating Slawn’s influence on art and fashion.

Don’t miss the chance to own a pair that bridges culture, creativity, and iconic sneaker design.

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UPDATE 3/28/25: The Slawn x Nike Air Max 90 collection is officially launching worldwide on April 4th via SNKRS. However, there’s a special twist for fans eyeing the ultra-rare “Crimson” colorway—only 50 pairs exist. To score one, Slawn is calling on supporters to repost his Instagram announcement to their stories and flood the comments. A select few will then receive a DM with a password, unlocking access to purchase the exclusive pair on April 11th through his website.

Check out the latest campaign visuals featuring Slawn, his family, Corteiz founder Clint419, and members of Slawn’s inner circle.