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Clothing and Accessories
Clothing Accessories
Footwear ➔ Sneakers
Identifier:
2021.85.1Description:
These Nike sneakers are made of off-white synthetic suede and have a cork-infused rubber sole. The swoosh on the sides and the "Nike Air" logos on the heels are made of pineapple leaf fiber and the pineapples on the tongue are embroidered. The numbers "94430" on the toe box are also embroidered. A brown hanging tag attached to the laces informs about Nike's "Move to Zero" initiative, a plan to move to zero carbon and zero waste.These sneakers are accompanied by a brown cardboard shoe box.
Date:
2021Materials:
Pineapple Leaf Fiber, Denim, Synthetic Suede, Rubber, CorkCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitCollection Tier:
Tier 3Source:
Museum PurchaseExhibit/Program:
Fashion + Nature (April 2022)Fashion + Nature examines the relationships between the natural world and the fashion industry. Clothing has long been produced with natural materials and inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world, but the fashion industry has had a largely negative impact on the environment. This exhibit showcases a wide variety of captivating scientific specimens and fascinating garments, to illustrate their relationship to each other and their interconnected histories. Fashion + Nature aims to inspire and educate visitors, encouraging us to become better consumers and reduce the harmful impacts of the fashion industry.