“Habibi,” in the context of Frame Skate‘s Dunk Low, was used as a symbol of love for the city they made their home. But by way of Carpet Company’s upcoming Nike SB Dunk High, the endearing term’s context is entirely changed as it now refers to the two brothers that make up the small but buzzworthy imprint.
Producers of 1-of-1 tees and boards, Carpet Company has effectively brought their DIY energy to the panels of the beloved silhouette. Light blues tint the overlays — toe cap, swoosh, eye stay, etc. — each further marked with a zoomed-in, mostly obscured print. And though they’re applied to a base of canvas, the graphics create a deceptively holographic finish, one due likely in part to the intentionally low fidelity. Elsewhere, adjacent to the aged yellowing of the midsole and tongue, the duo have added quite a few playful touches: the back heel embroiders with a misshaped star, the insole fully covers with a cap-wearing figure, bold “CARPET” branding marks the outsole, and many a motif can be found on the tabs. What’s more, as a visible sign off, the counter ends with this message: “BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE HABIBIS AT CARPET COMPANY.”
For a better look at this detail-packed collab, keep scrolling. According to rumor, a release should be arriving in early 2021.
In other news, official images of the Sean Cliver SB Dunk Low just surfaced.
UPDATE (02/23/2021):
The Carpet Company x Nike SB Dunk High “Royal Pulse” has been delayed: Pairs are set to arrive to shops on March 9th and to Nike SNKRS on March 12th.
UPDATE 2/22/2021:
Official images have been added
UPDATE 2/19/2021:
Carpet Company will hold an in-store raffle for the shoes on 2/20 and 2/21. Spend $20 at the store for one raffle entry. More details here.
UPDATE 2/15/2021:
Carpet Company has shared an official look at their upcoming Nike SB Dunk High.
UPDATE 12/15/2020:
More images of the Carpet Company x Nike Dunk High were revealed.
UPDATE 12/4/2020:
According to close friends of Carpet, this revealed Dunk High is actually one of the collaboration’s earliest sample.
WHERE TO BUY
Carpet Company x Nike SB Dunk High "Royal Pulse"
Retailer | Release type | Status |
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Stadium Goods | After Market | Check Site |
eBay | After Market | Check Site |
Nike SNKRS US | Standard | Check Site |
Europe 03/02/2021 Tuesday
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 |
Source: @zsneakerheadz / @hanzuying