NIKE AIR FORCE 1
THE WAY OF SUN AND MOON
GOLDEN CROW X JADE HARE
#999.9 GOLD THREAD
#GOBAL LIMITED EDITION
WHY DO IT?
Choice. Perseverance. Greatness.
kim-a: threads of 999.9 pure gold woven into the iconic Nike Air Force 1.
With the support of Nike Taiwan, this daring experiment in craftsmanship was brought to life—an unprecedented dialogue between tradition and innovation.
Encounter kim-a 999.9 pure gold—where the classic is transfigured into the eternal.
Born of Choice, Forged by Persistence, Crowned with Greatness.
THE WAY OF SUN OF MOON
This work draws inspiration from the ancient myth of the Golden Crow × Jade Hare. In Eastern culture, the three-legged Golden Crow embodies the blazing energy of the sun and the relentless drive to move forward, while the Jade Hare is bound to the moon, symbolizing quiet guardianship and perfect balance. One in black, one in white—one in motion, one in stillness—they form the cosmic rhythm of yin and yang, of sun and moon in eternal alternation.
When this imagery is woven into the Nike Air Force 1, the sneaker transcends its athletic origins to become a vessel of contemporary art. Each step echoes the eternal cycle of day and night, embodying the ceaseless flow of time itself. The interplay of the Golden Crow and Jade Hare is not merely a reinterpretation of myth, but a living testament to the spirit of eternity and immortality.
CRAFTSMANSHIP UNVEILED
SOLE & MOLDING
The greatest challenge lay in embedding the pure-gold AIR lettering into the rubber sole of the Nike Air Force 1. To achieve this, exclusive steel molds were created for each foot, ensuring flawless precision and a seamless union between gold and structure. Yet gold, by nature, is soft and delicate—prone to bending or blemish with the slightest misstep. Thus, the process demanded meticulous hand-setting, each step as exacting as the jeweler’s craft of mounting a diamond.
LOGO & UPPER EMBROIDERY
To draw 999.9 pure gold into thread only 0.2 millimeters in diameter is to test the very limits of craftsmanship. Gold, soft and infinitely pliable, resists the resilience and stability required of sewing, making it nearly impossible to pierce through leather. The embroiderers must summon absolute focus, calibrating every angle and every ounce of pressure so the golden thread embeds securely without breaking. Stitch density must be mastered with precision, allowing the thread to serve both structural purpose and luminous beauty. Each line of embroidery carries the weight of countless trials—a dialogue between patience, skill, and devotion.
Across the toe and heel, nearly a thousand iconic stardust embossings shimmer in rebirth. Through 3D scanning, a precise model was first constructed; each star was then re-cast in 999.9 pure gold within custom molds. Every emblem required hand-finishing—shaped, polished, and embedded back into the sole with unwavering precision. The density, alignment, and luster of each star had to be absolute, ensuring neither distortion nor dullness.
This fusion of advanced technology and traditional goldsmithing reflects an unrelenting devotion to detail. In every golden star, the sneaker reveals not only a triumph of craft, but also a constellation of artistry—where innovation and tradition shine as one.
LOGODISASSEMBLY & RECONSTRUCTION
The process began by completely dismantling a brand-new pair of Nike Air Force 1, restructuring the design to meet the demands of gold inlay. Every decision required foresight: the durability of leather, the precision of stitch placement, and the careful reservation of holes that would later determine seamless reassembly. One misstep could mean misalignment, breakage, or irreparable damage to the delicate gold. Reassembly demanded discipline—gluing, heating, and refining in a strict sequence with no margin for error, no second attempt. Only through this ritual of precision could the shoe’s integrity be preserved.
STAY PLAYFUL
kim-a: A_COLLECTION MEETS NIKE AIR FORCE 1
The sneaker’s exclusive gold lace lock carries kim-a:’s DNA of assembly—where detail itself becomes the highlight. The brand’s iconic A_ COLLECTION golden building block is reimagined as a wearable adornment, embedding the principle of modularity directly into the shoe. This is not merely an accessory; it is an attitude—where high craftsmanship collides with street culture, and golden building blocks step out from the display case into daily life.
The meeting of two classics reshapes the sneaker’s identity while continuing kim-a:’s vision: that gold can be both precious and playful, and legends can be both honored and reassembled.
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