2021年10月30日星期六

Representation is at the Heart of the Summer Nike N7 Collection

 Lyle Thompson is less than 60 seconds into the first possession of the game, playing on his new team in Boston. On his first touch, the lacrosse forward kicks off a sequence that backs his reputation as one of the most talented lacrosse players in the world.

Cradling the ball, he sprints toward his defender behind the opposing net. Thompson spins, accepting the contact while using the defender’s momentum to pirouette toward the net, then launches a shovel shot over his right shoulder, diving to the ground. Thompson registers his first goal on his new squad so quickly that the moment could’ve been written into the game program.

Showing up right from the start — and consistently presenting the best version of himself to honor his team — is a principle Thompson stands by. That concept of representation also has layers of historical meaning for Indigenous communities across North America.

“In representation, it’s huge to continue to show up over time, otherwise you can’t expect to make significant change,” says Thompson. “This is especially true within Indigenous communities. If you show up once or only do something in the short term, you can actually hurt communities rather than help them.”

This year’s N7 collection focuses on lasting representation as a core theme. In the footwear, three silhouettes channel the backgrounds of three different athletes — Thompson, volleyball player Lauren Schad, and basketball guard Kyrie Irving — through personal design touches that are important symbols to their identities. The shoes, which include the Dunk Low, the nike air max 2021 and the Kyrie Low 4, will be available through the Nike By You builder, giving others a canvas to represent their own values.

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