Jordan Brand officially unveils its “Slam Dunk” collaboration with renowned Japanese manga artist Takehiko Inoue that includes his take on the Air Jordan 6, the Jordan Super.Fly 3 and apparel.
Inoue credits Michael Jordan as an inspiration for his famed Hanamichi Sakuragi character, who happens to be a high school basketball star. For the collab, Inoue continues the Hanamichi Sakuragi story (it last appeared in 1996) in a new illustration the covers the Jordan Super.Fly 3.
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The limited Slam Dunk edition has an interesting take on the iconic silhouette. An all-red upper features the iconic imagery fans of the 31-volumed manga series have grown to love. The images highlight moments from the series, paying tribute to the legacy of Sakuragi’s personal growth and on-court talent.
JORDAN SUPER.FLY 3
The Jordan Brand’s latest performance model — the Jordan Super.Fly 3 — is the canvas for the new sketches of the “Slam Dunk” world. The all-black upper provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the continued on-court legacy of Sakuragi. Even the shoebox serves as an additional platform to tell Sakuragi’s continued story.
The no. 10 seen throughout the line is a nod to Sakuragi’s jersey number while the apparel includes tees and caps.
This is some fascinating stuff that resulted in some fresh kicks. The Slam Dunk collection will launch in Asia first on Oct. 18 before hitting sneaker spots globally on Nov. 1. Check them out the gear in the gallery.
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