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In celebration as part of the 149th Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs and Factory8384have come together to showcase a collection of custom Nike Air Force 1s titled “Legends of the Derby” paying homage to horse racing’s 13 historic Triple Crown winners.

All 13 pairs feature a unique look to match the silks worn by the jockey of each Triple Crown winner. Known for their use of repurposing sports apparel into reconstructed custom sneakers, Factory8384 had each pattern custom printed on premium satin exclusively for the occasion. Rebuilt upon various authentic Nike Air Force 1 soles, the satin on each is complimented with matching shades of leather on the Nike Swooshes and eyestay panels.

Details that align all of the pairs are the placement of the year won at the front of the laces, tongue tags showcasing the number each horse wore, liners made up of a rose graphic textured jacquard, and lastly, The Kentucky Derby’s horseshoe & rose logo sits upon the heel tabs.

The collection will first be on display inside the paddock at Churchill Downs beginning May 4th and throughout the festivities of the race weekend. Attendees of the Kentucky Derby will have the opportunity via silent auction to bid on their favorite design to be remade in their desired size. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Secretariat Foundation which aims to support the Thoroughbred racing community by helping charities and organizations focused on veterinary research, horse retirement, and therapeutic equestrian programs.

At the conclusion of the race 10 pairs are expected to be kept for display in the Kentucky Derby Museum as a permanent exhibit. The remaining 3 will be auctioned off as a set by world-renowned auction house Sotheby’s at a later date.

More work from Factory8384 can be found at Factory8384.com and be sure to follow them on Instagram.com/factory83.84 or Twitter.com/factory8384

While the design of the project celebrates the rare successes within horse racing the meaning and connection to the sport for Curtis Brown, one of Factory8384’s co-founders, makes this a deeply personal project. Brown has a personal connection to thoroughbred horse racing and wanted to honor his late father, who was a racing enthusiast.

The collection was conceptualized to preserve cherished memories spent as a family at the racetrack. In particular, a trip to the Kentucky Derby in 2015 where, with their father, Brown and his brother experienced the unique energy of the sport’s most recognizable event. They were lucky enough to see the first win of American Pharoah’s Triple Crown, which is celebrated above in the main images of the light blue and yellow colorway.

WHO IS FACTORY 8384 ?

FACTORY8384 is the perfect blend of fashion and sport. Created by Curtis Brown and Jester, FACTORY8384 blends the two founders love for sneakers and sport to create a bespoke experience and sneaker design group dedicated to the repurposing of sports apparel used and unused.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF FACTORY8384?

Connect to the world of sport

Raise money for charity

Be unique in a crowded space

Set the standard for customization

Bring a fresh approach to design work in a new way Sell Product

Unite sports fans and fashion aficionados through unique product

WHAT IS THE CONCEPT ?

The focus of FACTORY8384 is to allow athletes, non athletes, sneaker heads, fans of sport and more to create through a special set of one on one sessions with Co- Founder Jester as the sneaker is created out of the sports apparel of the customers choice.

Each bespoke creation is a personalized item perfectly curated for the consumer.

FACTORY8384 also has teamed up with select retailers as exclusive partners to drop special releases around key moments of sport and culture. The exclusive releases will be very limited and only available at that time.

FACTORY8384 CHARITY INITIATIVE

Factory 8384 is focused on giving back to the community. Our focus on charity will be creating special product with pro athletes and sports and memorabilia brands in the form of game used product or limited edition items. The items will be repurposed into a 1 of 1 item that will be auctioned or raffled off with proceeds going to the charity of our partners choice. The focus of the charity money will be on social measures that help unify the community and educate the youth.

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kicksaddictny · 1 year

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“Legends of the Derby” Nike Air Force 1’s Sneaker collection

Churchill Downs and Factory8384 are proud to present “Legends of the Derby” - a limited-edition sneaker collection, featuring thirteen bespoke and customized Nike Air Force 1’s that pay homage to a highly exclusive and illustrious group of Triple Crown winners. Only thirteen horses have achieved Triple Crown status in horse racing history, and this collection not only immortalizes the legacy of past Kentucky Derby champions, but also aims to bring the excitement of horse racing to an even wider audience.

The “Legends of the Derby” collection is inspired by the jockey silks of the Triple Crown winners, and each sneaker is meticulously handcrafted using premium materials. The full collection of thirteen sneakers will be on display at Churchill Downs Racetrack from May 4th through May 6thfor the 149th Kentucky Derby.

Each of the pairs on display at the racetrack will be available for individual purchase via silent auction throughout the weekend - exclusive to in-person attendees of Thurby, Kentucky Oaks, and The Kentucky Derby. The winning bidder of each shoe will receive a made-to-order pair in their chosen size - a coveted offering that’s synonymous with the sophistication of the sport and a unique one-of-a-kind addition to any shoe connoisseur’s closet. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Secretariat Foundation.

At the conclusion of the Kentucky Derby, three pairs from the display collection will be auctioned off as a collector’s set through Sotheby’s (the date of which is to be announced), while the remaining ten will be donated to the Kentucky Derby Museum, serving as a permanent exhibition to honor and commemorate the tradition, history, and pride of this world-renowned event.

This entire project was conceived and designed by Factory8384, a high-end sneaker customization studio based in Los Angeles, whose co-founder Curtis Brown has a profound connection to the enthralling world of thoroughbred horse racing. The inspiration for “Legends of the Derby” comes from a deeply personal place for Brown, who wanted to honor his late father Louis “Tige” Brown, a lifelong racing enthusiast. The collection was designed in the spirit of preserving their cherished memories spent as a family at the racetrack, and in particular a trip to Louisville, Kentucky in 2015 where Brown and his younger brother got to experience the energy of the Kentucky Derby firsthand.

From racing fans to sneakerheads, the public is encouraged to celebrate the Sport of Kings and own a piece of history by stepping into the “Legends of the Derby” collection by Factory8384 and experience the unparalleled magic of the sport that has captivated generations all over the world. For more information, please visit: www.kentuckyderby.com.

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