Virgil Abloh's NikeLab Chicago Project Will Be A Space For Creatives

Abloh teased the project on Instagram yesterday.

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Off-White's Virgil Abloh and Nike have been a dynamic duo over the last two years and it doesn't look like their collaborative ways will stop anytime soon. Yesterday, Abloh took to Instagram where he teased some images of a NikeLab Chicago project called the Re-Creation Center. Today, Nike revealed what the entire project will entail, as well as Abloh's involvement in it all.

The Re-Creation Center is located at 673 N Michigan Ave and will serve as a creative space for those in the community. Abloh will also be curating various workshops with some of the creatives within the Chicago community. Nike fans will also be happy to know that exclusive products will be dropping at the Center on occasion. According to Sole Collector, ten creatives from Chicago will get the chance to participate in an eight-week mentorship program spearheaded by Virgil himself. 

Virgil Abloh's NikeLab Chicago Project Will Be A Space For Creatives
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"It’s a way to contribute to the local creative community," Abloh explained. "I see it as a place to experiment under the context of sport and creativity." 

This space will also play host to some popular Nike sneakers such as the Air Force 1 and even some hyped up releases. If you're looking to check out the Re-Creation center, it will be open from May 31st to July 28th of this year.

Virgil Abloh's NikeLab Chicago Project Will Be A Space For Creatives
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.