FASHION: The Brief History of the Nike Dunk

The Nike Dunk is one of the most memorable styles on the sneaker market. Thanks to its simple design, balanced colours and adaptability in shape and style, the Dunk has made a resurrection in fashion in 2020. The Dunk has an extraordinary capacity to integrate art, fashion and popular culture into one sneaker. The beginning The Nike Dunk High debuted in August 1985 as a high-top basketball sneaker, built from four previous Nike models: the Air Force 1, the Terminator, the Air Jordan 1, and the Legend. The Nike Dunk’s forefathers helped create the silhouette’s final design, but the tale behind the sneaker’s initial debut was what gave it its distinct charm. The launching of the shoe in 1985 coincided – and not coincidentally – with the golden period of basketball and its star, Michael Jordan. The Nike Dunk, which was created to accommodate basketball tactics and movements such as rotating and blocking, was an instant hit within the sport upon its release. With the phenomenal success of the Air Jordan 1 and other technological innovations, the original Nike Dunk High quickly became old news in the world of basketball, but the silhouette continued to make rounds with a more […]