1985 Air Jordan 1 "Bred" x Creaseless Studio
Painting by YokozunaArtDept.
Run Size: Max 10
Available: Now
Price: $249
The Shoe:
Originally banned by the NBA for defying the league’s "51% white" footwear rule, this silhouette didn't just debut a sneaker line—it ignited a global subculture. The 1985 "Bred" (Black and Red) colorway serves as the definitive origin story of the Jordan brand, characterized by its aggressive high-top profile and premium leather construction that challenged the era's traditional aesthetic. Beyond the bold color blocking, the shoe’s cultural weight was cemented by the $5,000-per-game fines Nike allegedly paid to keep Michael Jordan in the "rebel" sneakers, effectively turning a uniform violation into the most successful marketing campaign in sports history. A foundational pillar of modern footwear, it remains the ultimate "Banned" masterpiece, bridging the gap between hardwood performance and the birth of the modern collector.
The Painting:
The piece reconstructs the landmark sneaker through 22 distinct, hand-painted layers of aerosol on 1/2-inch-thick wood. The piece’s background features the letter sent by the NBA to Nike advising that MJ was breaking their policy that all sneakers must be at least 51% white.
This artwork is limited to a run of just 10 hand-painted pieces. All paintings are signed, stamped and numbered by the artist, YokozunaArtDept.
Technical:
Dimensions: 12” x 12” x 0.5”
Construction: Aerosol on wood, ready to hang
Origin: Los Angeles, California, 2026
Certificate of Scarcity: Each order comes with a signed certificate attesting to the limited nature of the release. After all 10 paintings are sold, the same sneaker/colorway/background combination will never again be offered as a painting by Creaseless Studio.
1985 Air Jordan 1 "Bred" x Creaseless Studio
Painting by YokozunaArtDept.
Run Size: Max 10
Available: Now
Price: $249
The Shoe:
Originally banned by the NBA for defying the league’s "51% white" footwear rule, this silhouette didn't just debut a sneaker line—it ignited a global subculture. The 1985 "Bred" (Black and Red) colorway serves as the definitive origin story of the Jordan brand, characterized by its aggressive high-top profile and premium leather construction that challenged the era's traditional aesthetic. Beyond the bold color blocking, the shoe’s cultural weight was cemented by the $5,000-per-game fines Nike allegedly paid to keep Michael Jordan in the "rebel" sneakers, effectively turning a uniform violation into the most successful marketing campaign in sports history. A foundational pillar of modern footwear, it remains the ultimate "Banned" masterpiece, bridging the gap between hardwood performance and the birth of the modern collector.
The Painting:
The piece reconstructs the landmark sneaker through 22 distinct, hand-painted layers of aerosol on 1/2-inch-thick wood. The piece’s background features the letter sent by the NBA to Nike advising that MJ was breaking their policy that all sneakers must be at least 51% white.
This artwork is limited to a run of just 10 hand-painted pieces. All paintings are signed, stamped and numbered by the artist, YokozunaArtDept.
Technical:
Dimensions: 12” x 12” x 0.5”
Construction: Aerosol on wood, ready to hang
Origin: Los Angeles, California, 2026
Certificate of Scarcity: Each order comes with a signed certificate attesting to the limited nature of the release. After all 10 paintings are sold, the same sneaker/colorway/background combination will never again be offered as a painting by Creaseless Studio.