Nike is expanding its collaboration horizons with an unexpected partner: Isamaya Ffrench, a celebrated makeup artist and founder of Isamaya Beauty. This partnership will see the release of two exclusive colorways of the Air Max Dn, set to drop on December 20.
While Nike is no stranger to fashion collaborations, this marks a notable foray into the beauty industry. The brand’s past partnerships have included high-profile names like Jacquemus, Sacai, Riccardo Tisci, Off-White, and Comme des Garçons. Ffrench, known for her expertise in color and texture, brings a fresh perspective to Nike’s sportswear designs.
The Air Max Dn collection, designed by Ffrench, features two colorways: “Deep Brown” and “Nude.” Drawing inspiration from female athletes, the collection aims to help women feel confident and express their creativity through fashion. The muted tones of the shoes are contrasted with metallic details under glossy acrylic on the rand and heel, giving them a striking appearance when paired with the matte upper and sole.
This collaboration joins a growing trend of blending sports and beauty, with recent partnerships like Glossier’s sponsorship of the WNBA and Simone Biles’ ambassadorship for K18. The Air Max Dn x Isamaya Ffrench collaboration will be available for purchase online at nike.com and select retailers starting December 20.
