In recent years, one of the biggest losses in the fashion world must be the sudden passing of Virgil Abloh at the end of November last year. After the news was announced, it took some time for the entire fashion industry and even the global contemporary cultural sphere to accept, digest, and even reminisce. Undeniably, his passing did bring an immediate chemical reaction to the fashion world, including the highly anticipated and legendary Off White x Nike The Ten series, which saw astonishing resales. And recently, this series even appeared on the website of the auction house leader Sotheby’s.
After several months, how amazing is the value of this collaboration? Today, Sotheby’s officially unveils it for everyone.
This week, Sotheby’s New York held its first “Pop Culture Week” auction, featuring two special auctions, one of which unprecedentedly incorporated Hip-Hop elements. However, the highlight of this auction week was the “Modern Collectibles” auction, a dedicated event taking place from March 21 to 31, as one of its focal points includes the complete Off White x Nike THE TEN series, consisting of a total of ten designs.
Lot 3 of THE TEN series, with an estimated value starting at a minimum of $30,000 USD, will be featured at Sotheby’s. The ten items are all in brand new condition, and all original shoe boxes will be included. The collection is divided into two categories: “REVEALING” and “GHOSTING.” The “REVEALING” family includes Air Jordan 1, Air Max 90, Air Presto, Air VaporMax, Blazer Mid, while the “GHOSTING” family includes Converse Chuck Taylor, Zoom Fly SP, Air Force 1 Low, React HyperDunk, and Air Max 97.
According to the official website of Sotheby’s, three days after the auction began, the Off White x Nike THE TEN series temporarily recorded 2 bids, but the price has skyrocketed to an astonishing $220,000, or about HK$1.72 million. Moreover, based on the trend of sharp changes in the final days or even hours of general online auctions, it is believed that this legendary series is very likely to achieve an amazing final price, solidifying its position in contemporary trends, streetwear, and high-end fashion.
Dear friends who are interested, this is a rare opportunity. It is advisable to prepare enough silver bullets to collect this legendary collaboration series. A friendly reminder, do not underestimate the value of this collection.
資料及圖片來源：Sotheby’s
