Jordan Brand and Artist Parker Duncan Bring a Fresh Twist to These Sweats
Back in February, Jordan Brand dropped something a bit unexpected, but, incredibly welcome. Inspired by their childhood, the brand tapped portrait artist Parker Duncan to bring a fresh twist to their Artist Series collection with whimsical drawings rooted in the original Jumpman.
ICYMI, Parker Duncan is a 24-year-old portrait artist currently based in Charlotte, NC. Their mediums of choice are oil paint and oil pastels. Their work is driven by snapshots of their childhood - which, to be honest, resonate just as deep with us. Think summer family reunion or neighborhood cookout and you’ll get what we mean. Parker uses oil paint and pastels to create vivid, multifaceted portraits infused with their unique point of view and Jordan Brand utilized this inventive take to create classic sweats and tees featuring bold allover print in Duncan's inimitable style. Made with mid-weight fleece in a relaxed fit, they're pretty much like wearing a masterpiece.
Paired with the WMNS Air Jordan 1 Mid SE in “True Red”, the heritage colors and high-end craft come together to bring you a remixed version of the mid. Inspired by how a lotus (check out the leaf pattern embroidery on the upper) grows from mud, this shoe tells a story — even if it is a mid. Made with rich leather, an embroidered Swoosh, plus suede for texture, it serves premium looks and acts as a decent option if you didn’t get your hands on a pair of last year’s “Lost & Found” AJ 1…still mad about it, BTW.
If you’re looking to shop the Jordan Brand x Parker Duncan Artist Series collection, it’s still available in limited quantities.