NikeLab x Kim Jones: Packable Sport Style

NikeLab have collaborated with designer Kim Jones for the second time with the release of their Packable Sport Style Collection, aimed at those who travel.

Made with Nike Tech Fleece, celebrated for its lightweight breathability and strong fabric memory, to fend off creases. To suit the travelling gentlemen amongst us, each item is crafted with enhanced packability; seams are minimised and heat-sealed when possible, rather than sewn. Nylon is similarly selected for its weightless, warm nature. For the first time the Tech Fleece material is garment dyed and possess integrated straps with snaps to make packing easy.

“Nike Tech Fleece is something that’s a really progressive fabric in terms of development… It looks quite simple, but someone who is into technical details and a bit of a geek, like I am, about products and design, would really appreciate how that’s made, because it’s actually really a hard thing to do.” -Kim Jones

The Collection

  • NikeLab Bomber Jacket x Kim Jones: the reversible jacket with neon-coloured liner features bonded zippers and 100% nylon fill for lightweight warmth. A detachable cord at the neck allows the jacket to roll into itself for easy packing and transportation.
  • NikeLab Tech Fleece Hoodie x Kim Jones and The NikeLab Tech Fleece Crew x Kim Jones: each top is crafted from lightweight, warm Nike Tech Fleece, which is garment dyed for the first time. Seams are minimised for comfort and packability, while a strap on the interior of the jacket enables the garment to roll up into itself for easy storage.
  • NikeLab Tech Fleece Pant x Kim Jones: These versatile pants features the same aesthetic and technical attributes as the NikeLab Tech Fleece Pant x Kim Jones Hoodie and Crew, plus zippered pockets.
  • The NikeLab Air Zoom LWP x Kim Jones takes inspiration from the 1995 Nike Air Zoom LWP, the first running shoe to feature Nike Zoom Air technology. The upper references the original design while the tooling is built on the Air Max 1 last to celebrate Jones’ affinity for that icon. The sneaker comes with a pair of shoe bags for easy packing.

The NikeLab x Kim Jones: Packable Sport Style Collection is available September 22 at nike.com and select NikeLab stores.

Chris Beastall

Chris is the Founder and Editor of Ape to Gentleman. His interests lie in men's style, male grooming and leading a better lifestyle - through minimalist, basic and clean design.