Ruohan Wang's Flyleather Pack Brings the Whimsy to Circular Design
Berlin-based illustrator Ruohan Wang lends her artistic eye toward three Nike silhouettes — the Air Force 1, the Blazer Mid ’77 and the Air Max 90 — in the second year of the collaborative Flyleather pack, which features Flyleather uppers made with at least 50% recycled leather fiber. Through her patterns, the forward-thinking principles of circular design become fun, optimistic and hopeful. These classic silhouettes are the base for Ruohan’s swirling, aqueous blend of color and motion, resembling the earth’s natural forces — and the two-part balance that reflects Ruohan’s upbringing. Ruohan Wang Flyleather Pack 41 Ruohan Wang Born in China but raised and educated in Berlin, she connects to both places through the silhouette graphic and color treatments. On the Air Force 1 and the Blazer ’77, Chinese characters that mean “natural circulation” and “power and love” are printed on the midsoles. Meanwhile, the creative energy of Berlin is channeled through the vibrant palettes o...