Nike Code, Tony Spackman, 2001
A technical breakdown of Nike’s Fall/Holiday 2001 Code collection. Made in Italy, this Tony Spackman collection features experimental outerwear with advanced fabrication and modular design systems developed under Nike’s apparel innovation division. Includes design specs and editorial photography.
"There is no longer a front, a back an outside or indeed an inside."
The Fluid Front Collar Block features a no-back collar design. It has open under-arm vent wraps, concealed chest pockets, and four four-way stretch lower front panels with concealed pockets. The five articulatable arms have wrap elbow openings, and a six-way stretch detachable liner includes a portable music pocket.
Concealed hood incorporated into the back collar. Fluid 4-way stretch front chest panels flow into concealed zip pocket seams. Centre front Storia flap. Centre back stretch inverted box pleat panel. Lowered front hem, raised back hem.
This aerodynamic design features a dropped centre back collar line, open underarm vent wraps, and a raised outer front panel that flows freely into a loose back block. Fluid 4-way stretch panels are used throughout the garment. The garment also includes a four-articulated arm with inverted box pleats and elbow stretch panels. Additionally, there are five detachable 4-way stretch liners with a portable music pocket.
This aerodynamic design features a dropped centre back collar line with a raised inner back collar. The front block body wrap incorporates four-way stretch panels into a welt opening. The lower front outer hem line is lowered, while the raised back hem line is raised. A concealed welt chest pocket is also included.
