NIGO x Jun Takahashi Nike Air Force 1 Set for May 2026
Tokyo's design royalty are revisiting their collaborative archive. NIGO and UNDERCOVER founder Jun Takahashi have partnered with Nike on the Air Force 1 Low 'Last Orgy 2,' a callback to their early-1990s creative chemistry and a signal that the two remain aligned on rare, culturally significant footwear.
By Ava Rodriguez
The teased collaboration marks a significant moment in sneaker history—one that hinges on nostalgia executed with intention. NIGO, the visionary behind A Bathing Ape, and Jun Takahashi have rarely stepped into the same project in recent years. Their reunion through Nike's most utilitarian silhouette underscores how the Air Force 1 Low continues to function as a blank canvas for design-forward partnerships.
The 'Last Orgy 2' branding references the pair's shared past, a nod to their collective influence on Japanese streetwear in the mid-1990s when both were establishing their respective empires. This is not a whimsical callback but rather a deliberate excavation of a specific moment when Tokyo's underground design culture held considerable sway over global aesthetics.
Design & Release Details
The offering arrives in a Sail and Loyal Blue palette—a restrained, almost classical approach that prioritizes wearability over statement-making. At $150 USD, the Air Force 1 Low 'Last Orgy 2' positions itself within Nike's standard collaboration pricing, suggesting substance over hype inflation. The SKU IO8765-100 will launch through Nike and select retailers in May 2026, providing nearly 18 months of runway for anticipation to build through both design communities and broader sneaker culture.
The timing of this announcement—made by NIGO himself—reinforces that these kinds of elevated partnerships require advance notice. In a market where Nike currently tracks 248 active deals averaging 31% off across major retailers, full-price collaborative releases remain carefully orchestrated events. The 'Last Orgy 2' will arrive without promotional pressure, a privilege reserved for designs backed by genuine cultural credibility rather than marketing momentum.
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Release Info
Product: Nike Air Force 1 Low '01 "Last Orgy 2"
Colorway: Sail/Loyal Blue
SKU: IO8765-100
Price: $150 USD
Release Date: May 2026
Where to Buy: Nike, select retailers
