Michael Le It’s now clear that Jordan Brand intended to bring back the Air Jordan 2 for 2022 — they just needed the help of their extended family, from the late, beloved Virgil Abloh to Union LA‘s Chris Gibbs. And the latter, when tasked with emulating the concept of “future utopia,” came up with the “Future Is Now” collection, which includes two colorways of MJ’s second signature as well as an extensive range of apparel and accessories.
“For the Future Is Now capsule, we wanted to juxtapose what some futuristic gear might look like after it has been worn and patina’d,” Union stated on the collaboration’s landing page. “So often you see people’s vision of the future and [it’s] all crisp and sterile. We thought it might be fun to wear it in a little bit and make it organic…”
Short-sleeve tees, hoodies, and sweat shorts/sweat pants — all of which are lightly distressed at their hems and seams — feature the duo’s classic co-branding, the logos highlighted in either a muted orange or light blue. Elsewhere, A photo of MJ, which is filtered b&w, adorns the adjacent long-sleeves; labels stitch into the accompanying socks; and the Jumpman logo is blown up across the four caps. Liner jackets and flight pants, too, will be hitting the shelves, adding reimagined militaria to what is otherwise a civilian ensemble.
The Union LA x Air Jordan 2, which is slated to release in both “Grey Fog” and “Rattan,” echoes many of the same beats. Lightly faded suedes reflect age, while the perforations and detailing reimagine what Bruce Kilgore’s design could look like in the future. Branding is then applied in three ways: the “UN/LA” tag across the modified eye stays, the leather patch across the tongue, and the label that wraps over top the lateral side of the collar. In addition, the footwear will also include a Crater Slide, which effectively copies the “Grey Fog” color scheme.
HOW TO BUY
From 9am to 3pm on 4/9 and 4/10, Union LA will be raffling off a chance to win a pair of their Air Jordan 2s at their La Brea storefront (110 S. LA BREA AVE. LA, CA 90036). The raffle is reserved for LA county residents, and a valid CA ID must be presented to enter. Once you receive a raffle ticket, you must enter no later than 11:59pm on 4/10; winners will be notified via email.
A global release for the Grey Fog pair is scheduled for April 22nd, 2022. See the store list below.
WHERE TO BUY
Union LA x Air Jordan 2 "Grey Fog"
US 05/26/2022 Thursday
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
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| Stadium Goods | After Market | Check Site |
| Union LA | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS US | Standard | Check Site |
| Foot Locker | App Only | Check App |
Europe 04/21/2022 Thursday
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
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| Nike SNKRS BE | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS ES | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS IT | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS NL | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS FR | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS DE | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS UK | Standard | Check Site |
| END. | Raffle | Check Site |
| SVD | Raffle | Check Site |
| Slam Jam | Raffle | Check Site |
| Foot District | Raffle | Check Site |
WHERE TO BUY
Union LA x Air Jordan 2 "Rattan"
