Following the resounding success of their previous collaborations, award-winning fashion designer and creative Mimi Plange, has reunited with LeBron James to celebrate LeBron’s 20th signature shoe with Nike. Bringing to you, the LeBron XX x Mimi Plange ‘Ceremony’.
The ceremonies of the Salei Maasai warriors of Tanzania are a testament to the preservation of their cultural identity and the importance of community, spirituality, and tradition in their way of life. These rituals serve as a means of passing down their heritage from one generation to the next, ensuring the continuity of their proud cultural legacy.
Known for their influence on fashion, vivid tones and mastery of stripes, patterns and abstract florals, the ‘Ceremony’ colorway pays homage and takes inspiration from the Maasai people of Tanzania. Using various mixed media details throughout the shoe, ranging from different weaves, textures, printing and satin stitch embroidery, this design tells the story of the Maasai people and sheds light on their mastery of pattern.
The ceremonies of the Salei Maasai warriors of Tanzania are a testament to the preservation of their cultural identity and the importance of community, spirituality, and tradition in their way of life. These rituals serve as a means of passing down their heritage from one generation to the next, ensuring the continuity of their proud cultural legacy. Founded in 2010 by Ghanaian-born American designer Mimi Plange, Mimi Plange is a sportswear brand that blends pre-colonial African heritage with a modern and rebellious take against the status quo that she calls UNFASHION.
The LeBron XX x Mimi Plange, ‘Ceremony,’ will drop on September 7th, 2023, on mimiplange.com and on September 9th ,2023 on nike.com. The retail is $250.
