Fragment Shoe Collaborations Through the Years: Nike, Converse, Dr. Martens and More
Japanese multidisciplinary artist and designer Hiroshi Fujiwara, founder of Fragment Design, is often cited as the “godfather of streetwear.” Since founding the fashion label in 2003, Fujiwara and his fashion label have gotten the chance to work on projects with some of the world’s biggest footwear brands.
Fujiwara’s relationship with Nike was born in the early aughts via the HTM project, which saw him team up with legendary sneaker designer Tinker Hatfield under former CEO Mark Parker. Beyond Fragment’s long-standing partnership with the Swoosh brand, Fragment’s roster of collaborators over the last two decades spans Converse, Supreme, Moncler and more.
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Ahead, FN takes a closer look at some of Fragment’s most noteworthy shoe collaborations to date.
Fragment x Undercover x Visvim FBT, 2003
This three-way collaboration was inspired by the album cover of “The Best of Fun Boy Three,” in which the lead singer of the ’80s pop group, Terry Hall, is sporting moccasins. Visvim founder Hiroki Nakamura, along with his pals from Fragment Design and Undercover, created the cult FBT sneaker-moc hybrid featuring its distinct fringe collar.
Fragment x Nike Air Footscape Woven, 2006
One of the brand’s earlier collaborations with Nike, the Fragment Air Footscape Woven boasts an eye-catching asymmetrical polka dot print upper. Notably, Fujiwara used the polka dot motif frequently during the mid-2000s.
Fragment x Undercover x Nike Sportswear Match Classic HF, 2010
Fujiwara linked with Undercover again in 2010 to release a capsule of Nike Sportswear’s Match Classic colorways that included black and white as well as bright orange, yellow and dark green. The shoes were equipped with suede uppers and alternating Fragment Design x Undercover co-branding aligned on the white midsole.
Fragment x Supreme x Nike Air All Court, 2011
Supreme and Fragment released a logo-heavy iteration of Nike’s All Court model in black and white with a red heel tab. Released in 2011, the sporty, all-over logo print low-top also came in white/red and white/black colorways.
Fragment x Undefeated x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Hi “All White,” 2012
In 2012, Fragment and Undefeated came together to create a crisp monochrome white Chuck Taylor All-Star Hi featuring Fragment’s double lightning bolt insignia and Undefeated’s signature “5 Strikes” on either side of the midsole.
Fragment x Lunar Force 1 Low Premium SP “Croc,” 2013
Hiroshi Fujiwara crafted the Lunar Force 1 Low with an elevated black croc-embossed upper and co-branding on the heel. The limited edition drop originally only released in Asia goes for thousands of dollars on resale sites today.
Fragment x Nike Eric Koston SB, 2013
This minimalist 2013 collaboration with Nike Skateboarding outfitted the Nike SB Eric Koston in sleek black suede and stamped it with Fragment’s logo.
Fragment x Nike Air Jordan 1, 2014
Launching in limited quantities, the 2014 AJ1 marks the inception of Fragment’s partnership with Jordan Brand joined forces and continues to be one of the most sought-after Jordan 1 colorways today. Riffing off the retro “Black Toe” colorway, the shoe exchanges the original red accents for Fragment’s signature royal blue and incorporates the brand’s recognizable double lightning bolt logo at the heel.
Fragment x Nike KD 6 Elite Premium, 2014
Nike and Fragment dropped two remixed unique iterations of Kevin Durant’s signature Nike KD VI Elite. in 2014. The low-top style featuring full-length Zoom Air cushioning came in a gray suede version accented with neon yellow and this royal blue suede and white edition.
Fragment x Air Trainer 1 Mid SP “French Open,” 2015
Dropping ahead of the 2015 French Open in Paris, the earth-toned colorway was modeled after the clay courts of the Roland-Garros. The style features white leather and beige suede panels, a brown leather midfoot strap and rust accents throughout. Again, Fragment’s debossed logo can be seen at the lateral ankle towards the heel.
Fragment x Nike Sock Dart “Oreo,” 2015
This Nike Sock Dart collaboration saw the unique slip-on silhouette get an Oreo cookie-inspired makeover complete with speckled gray midsoles reminiscent of cookies and cream ice cream.
Fragment x Converse One Star ’74, 2016
In 2016, Fragment came out with a Converse One Star ’74 collection as the vintage basketball silhouette adopted by skateboarders was in the midst of a resurgence. Fujiwara dressed the model in Fragment blue and off-white suede and incorporated subtle co-branding on the midsole.
Fragment x Dr. Martens Hollingborn Patent Derby, 2019
Fujiwara added his signature touch to Dr. Martens’ Hollingborn derby in 2019. He dressed the archival 5-eye Postman shoe in sleek black patent leather and stamped the heel with Fragment’s emblem on the heel. A semi-transparent AirWair sole rounds out the glossy Made In England style.
Fragment x Jordan Air Cadence SP “Particle Grey,” 2020
In 2020, Fujiwara put his spin on the new Air Cadence silhouette released that year. The shoe features a smokey gray mixed material upper and unlike most Nike shoes, it’s mostly devoid of Swoosh branding. However, it does boast Jordan’s Jumpman logo on the asymmetrical tongue tab and the double lightning bolt graphic on the collar.
Fragment x Nike Air Jordan 3, 2020
Another 2020 release, the Fragment x Air Jordan 3 Retro SP delivers a clean, minimalist color scheme that combines white tumbled leather with smooth black leather at the toe, heel and mudguard. The shoe is complete with Fragment’s logo and Air Jordan branding stamped at the heel.
Fragment x Moncler x Chuck 70 Low “Black,” 2021
Nearly a decade later, Fragment would team up with Moncler on a louder Converse shoe in black and off-white. Unlike the aforementioned silhouette, this Chuck 70 low offers up bolder co-branded details on the midsole and heel.
Fragment x Travis Scott x Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High, 2021
In the same year, a Fragment Air Jordan 1 was given the Travis Scott treatment. Coming in Fragment’s hallmark color scheme, the high-top is stamped with the rapper’s inverted Swoosh and Cactus Jack smiley face on the left shoe while you’ll find the double lightning bolt on the right.
Fragment x Moncler Trailgrip Gore-Tex High, 2022
Fragment and the Italian luxury fashion house partnered again in 2022 to release a pair of TrailGrip GTX High hiking boots. The high-top sneaker hybrid included nubuck leather uppers, a waterproof membrane and treaded Vibram Megagrip outsoles, plus subtle Moncler x Fragment branding on the midsole.
Fragment x Clot x Nike Dunk Low SP “20th Anniversary,” 2023
Another 2023 release saw Fragment rework the Nike Dunk Low in celebration of two decades of Clot, the Hong Kong-based streetwear brand founded by Fujiwara’s longtime friend Edison Chen. The shoe comes with a tearaway white silk upper featuring the brand’s tonal Silk Royale pattern and contrasting black accents. Mismatched Clot and Fragment branding adorned the heel tabs and translucent cupsoles completed the look.
Fragment x Converse Weapon High “Sport Royal,” 2023
Revamping a classic ’80s basketball model, the Fragment x Converse Weapon features the same black, white and royal blue colorblocking used on the beloved Fragment AJ1. The vintage hoops shoe is finished off with a woven Converse Weapon tag adorning the tongue and subtle double lightning bolt branding on the lateral heel.
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