Nike x Class Trip x Grateful Dead x University of Oregon: The Grateful Ducks Collection Unveiled
The Oregon Ducks football team recently revealed their Grateful Dead-themed uniforms for an upcoming game against the Wisconsin Badgers. Nike introduced 'The Grateful Ducks Collection' in collaboration with Class Trip and the University of Oregon, blending sports, music, and counterculture. The collection pays homage to the longstanding connection between the Grateful Dead and Eugene, where Nike originated and the university is located.
The Nike x Class Trip x Grateful Dead x University of Oregon Grateful Ducks collection will be released on various dates through different platforms, offering a range of apparel and footwear that combines the partners' distinct styles. The collection celebrates the past while shaping the future of sport and fashion, featuring exclusive Air Max 90 sneakers and a variety of clothing items that merge the University of Oregon's roots with the Grateful Dead's iconic aesthetic.
The limited-edition Nike Air Max 90 x Class Trip x Grateful Dead sneakers draw inspiration from Oregon's landscapes and the band's tie-dye motifs, incorporating unique details like lightning-bolt Swooshes and custom sock liners. The apparel collection includes jackets, sweatpants, hoodies, T-shirts, and headwear that reflect the collaborative spirit of the Grateful Ducks collection.
The Ducks football team will showcase tie-dye-themed Nike jerseys and a reimagined Steal Your Face logo during their upcoming game against the University of Wisconsin. Fans are encouraged to wear Grateful Ducks apparel to create a vibrant atmosphere at Autzen Stadium. The tie-dye theme extends to the team's uniforms and sideline apparel, featuring the iconic Steal Your Face logo with a Duck twist.
The roots of this collaboration date back to the 1960s when Ken Kesey and the Grateful Dead influenced the psychedelic and countercultural movement. The band's connection with the University of Oregon began in 1968, solidifying Eugene as a significant location for the Grateful Dead. The upcoming Grateful Ducks collection embodies this rich history and the enduring bond between the band and the university.