Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Nike: Form follows Motion @ Vitra Museum

Last Thursday I was invited to the Vitra Campus to take part in a panel discussion about the current 
'Nike: Form follows Motion' exhibition together with Sergio and Mischa.
I had a great time sitting down with old friends and discussinig what we are all passionate about 
and it was even more enjoyable to include a full house in the conversation.
The following day I had the chance to walk around the campus and take everything in the 
exceptional sites have to offer.
It was so comforting being surrounded by the beauty of the great architecture, interior and design!
If you ever get the chance to visit, don't miss it. I can only recommend diving into this stylish world.

Prototypes, signed and game worn memorabilia, original Blue Ribbon Sports pieces, an air 
cushion testing machine Frank Rudy named after his daughter Kim, hand made shoes and lasts 
from the man Bill Bowerman himself, original apparel drawings by @dianekatz , correspondence 
with Steve Prefontaine, vintage advertisement and so much more is featured, I could go on forever.

The exhibition is curated by Glenn Adamson and Marcella Hanika (with some kind help of 
Nick Schonberger and Sara), who did a wonderful job selecting exciting key pieces to make this a 
fruitful experience to anyone who wants to dive deeper and at the same time taking note not 
to overwhelm the average visitor.

A very special thank you to Bao and Dominique for making this an unforgettable trip!
I had such a good time with you and appreciate you a lot for all your efforts, input and care!









The impressive Design Museum by Frank Gehry



Nike Vainqueur 1975

Athletic West shirt (1977), bag (1980) and Zoom D (1982) with picture of Mary Decker (1983)



Tiger Modified with Swoosh, ca.1973

Waffle Discuss for Mac Wilkins, modified by Bill Bowerman, 1978


Chain link track and field warm-up suit 1970

Sunburst Logo and Swoosh Logo Chain sketches by Carolyn Davidson
    and 
Sunburst shirt for the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics 


US Team Windrunner for the Summer Olympics in Moscow 1980 and Senorita Cortez 1981


Lady Waffle Trainer 1977

Windrunner Drawings and correspondence By Diane Katz



Moon Shoe worn by Pat Tyson made by Bill Bowerman, 1972


Double wedge shoe with waffle outsole made by Bill Bowerman, ca.1974

LDV, 1979 on top, waffle iron on the bottom, 1930s







Drawing of the perfect shoe by Steve Prefontaine, 1971

Outsole mould for the Nike Cortez, 1971

Nike Cortez with leather upper, 1972




Shoe with a horse collar heel counter, moodified by Bill Bowerman, 1981
 

Last by Bill Bowerman, 1980

Track shoe, made by Bill Bowerman, 1970


Track Spike for Dave Wilson, made by Bill Bowerman, 1967 (Replica)


Leather prototype upper, made by Bill Bowerman, 1966

Track shoe for Kenny Moore, made by Bill Bowerman, 1966




Last for middle distance runner Wade Bell, made by Bill Bowerman, 1963


Ad in Track&Field News, 1966 and Sketch for first flyer by Jeff Johnson, 1965


Tiger Marathon shoe, 1967

Nike One Line shoe, 1980


Tiger Marathon shoe, 1971










Concept drawing for the Air Talaria by Tinker Hatfield and Air Force 1 Prototype, 1980



Nike Air Tech Challenge II, worn and signed by André Agassi, 1990



Air Mowabb Prototype, 1991

Air Mowabb, 1991


Air Lava Dome, 1996



Huarache Prototypes

Approach hiking boot, 1982



Nike Shox Prototype


SoulGoods Team standing strong!





This warmed my heart! Gary Warnett Air Spans 






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