The Bode Rec. and Nike collaboration brings us a curated capsule collection that stands at the intersection of nostalgic and contemporary design. With eight distinct apparel styles, including track jackets, thermals, pinnies, dickies, jerseys, woven shorts, trousers, and the standout Nike Astrograbber shoe, the collection revolves around the evolution of athletic wear.
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The genesis of the collection is in the shared narratives of Bode Rec. and Nike, where the former’s exploration of American institutional sports and competition blends with the Nike’s history of championing athletes and innovating for better performance. Designer Emily Bode Aujla draws inspiration from personal history, reflecting on her father’s connection to team sports and the foundational role of student-athlete pride in fostering community spirit. This personal approach, coupled with Nike’s listening to athletes and their needs, brings a line that’s also about celebrating family and community.
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Central to the collection is the reimagined Nike Astrograbber shoe, one of Nike’s pioneering designs that once offered athletes advantage on synthetic turf. The choice to revive this iconic shoe in black and cream colorways is emblematic of the collection’s broader ambition: to combine the past and present of athletic innovation. Bode Aujla’s fascination with silhouettes that have transformed sports is palpable, as she goes into the Department of Nike Archives to bring the Astrograbber back to life, commemorating a pivotal moment in the history of both Nike and American sports.
The collaboration extends beyond the collection, with Bode Rec. and Nike setting the stage for community engagement through the launch of Clubhouses in New York City, Paris, and Tokyo. These spaces are envisioned as hubs for connection, where the celebration of sport and recreation fosters a shared sense of passion and belonging. The Bode Rec. and Nike collection is available on bode.com, in select Bode stores, and through Nike retailers.
Take a look at the whole collection in the Gallery below:
