“There were a small number of sales [after the inauguration], we saw more sales yesterday [and today] than we’d seen in previous days, but it was still only a handful. Every time the Eastbay catalog came in the mail, I'd pine over the shoes in there like a kid looking at photos of their crush in the high school yearbook. It seems like the kind of shoe you save for a special occasion when you really have to do it to 'em. I had a surprise birthday Zoom last month, and I just awkwardly stared at the screen, not sure of what to do or say. The Dior Air Jordan 1 originally sold for $2,200 and is now going for thousands more on the resale market. pic.twitter.com/8y31C9c393. I'm only barely on Twitter and only have an account so that I can get real-time alerts from SoleLinks and check in on occasional COVID- or NBA-related news. After getting patted down and metal detected, one of the dudes gave me props on them, and the other offered to set them up with their own security detail. As … Has Jordan Brand reached out yet? Maisy Biden showed up in Jordans, she had to have noticed. He mostly stays off social media, instead spending his time raising his and Meena's two young daughters, Amara and Leela. Next, I considered unboxing a new pair of black Flyknit 3s, because 3s are probably my favorite Js, and I knew I could pair them with my black suit. She also celebrated America in her speech. The Dior x Air Jordan 1 Was the Most Talked About Sneaker at the Inauguration -- and Its Resale Price Has Never Been Lower With Kamala Harris and Jill … “The collection balances timeless silhouettes from the Jordan and Dior vaults while bringing new life to classic sport styles. Here, at the highest tier of political theater in the US and amid more traditional formalwear, was a declaration that certain sneakers could be suitable for an occasion so grand. Mike Conley, in his 14th season in the NBA, will make his All-Star debut on Sunday in Atlanta. His shoes went viral seconds after they appeared on camera, as he walked down the steps behind Amy Klobuchar's talking head. Latter-day Saint missionary drowns in El Salvador. #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/kuyn20Mr2z. That's pretty much exactly what happened with the inauguration situation. He also doesn't want them to be interpreted as an ostentatious call for attention. After they went viral, that all changed, of course. Did Bernie Sanders ask you about them? Well, I’d bet good money that Nikolas Ajagu had this same thought when he realized that two things were facts: 1. Were there any reactions from President Biden or Vice President Harris on your sneakers? I knew I wanted to wear Js, but it did take me a minute to decide which ones. After a lot of cajoling, I decided we needed to cut our losses and head back to the event. At some point during the ceremony, Meena tapped me and said something like "holy sh*t, your shoes are trending on Twitter." Additionally, Einhorn said the inauguration had little to no effect on the number of Dior x Air Jordan 1 High pairs sold. — Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) January 20, 2021. Klobuchar spoke from the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in support of Biden becoming president. Twitter had a field day attempting to determine who wore a pair of Dior Air Jordan 1s on the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. Ajagu does not want to be famous for wearing the sneakers. I know it all sounds like a long process, but everything from start to finish probably took less than 30 minutes. I own a lot of Giants hats. 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So that was it. The inauguration isn’t the first time Dior Air Jordan 1s have made history. I don't have a lot of "business" or "formal" clothes (I usually wear jeans, a T-shirt, and a hat), so it didn't take me very long to figure out what I owned that could work with the Dior 1s. I used to work in social media but I was never all that active on it, and after having kids I pretty much just stopped using it with any regularity. I quickly scrolled through a thread with my boys from growing up, and after wading through the deep, burbling cesspool of sh*t they were giving me, I was finally able to get a decent sense of what was going on. Meena is the real influencer in our family. A knowing nod from a sneakerhead here or there, and not much else. My main concern the entire ceremony was preventing Amara and Leela from doing something crazy that would seriously disrupt the ceremony, so I used my phone sparingly and mainly just to take pictures. Beyond that I follow Barack Obama, Marcia Coyle, LongDriveLarry, and that's pretty much it. #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/kuyn20Mr2z. On December 2, 2020, sneaker leaker, @solebrief, posted the following image and caption to their Instagram claiming to have information on more to come from the JB and the luxury fashion house. I had an ungodly amount of DMs that just seemed to keep multiplying (my worst nightmare), and all of my group chats were on fire. I got really into sneakers when I was a kid. Additionally, Einhorn said the inauguration had little to no effect on the number of Dior x Air Jordan 1 High pairs sold. Only 8,500 pairs of the shoes were made as part of a collaboration between Dior and Jordan last year, which all sold out immediately at their retail price of $2,200. A Pair of Dior Air Jordan 1s Stole the Show at the Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Nikolas Ajagu showed up to watch his aunt-in-law get sworn in … I considered those particular sneakers for obvious reasons, thinking I might score a nod from the 44th president if (a) I somehow got a chance to meet him, and (b) he actually happened to notice my shoes. Beyond the color of the day there were of course face masks worn by all the attendees. Nikolas Ajagu, husband of Kamala Harris’ niece Meena Harris, made a fashion splash at President Biden’s inauguration Wednesday, wearing Dior Air Jordan 1 sneakers worth more than $2,000. Based on your partner's tweet it seems like you have a real sneaker collection and this isn't just a one-off thing for you. On the way to the morning service a staff member made a comment about them and mentioned he'd recently gotten into the sneaker game, and just outside the church a few members of the national guard noticed the kicks and gave me a nod. Sneakers and hats are the two things I collect. Ajagu is the husband of Menna Harris, who is the niece of Vice President Kamala Harris. Ajagu is the partner of Meena Harris, niece to newly sworn-in Vice President Kamala Harris. Social media noticed a pair of Air Jordan sneakers during Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s speech at the 2021 Inauguration Day for President Joe Biden, and now we know who owned them. I eventually narrowed it down to a Dog Ear 59FIFTY, a 2013 59FIFTY Stars and Stripes, and an ice blue 59FIFTY with a crazy underbill design before scrapping the idea entirely and deciding to leave them all at home. COMPLEX participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COMPLEX gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. Haha—that's exactly what it felt like. “There were a small number of sales [after the inauguration], we saw more sales yesterday [and today] than we’d seen in previous days, but it was still only a handful. and that was that. I tend to do things at the last minute, so that was pretty typical. Smithsonian? That can make it hard to hit on restocks, but it's a necessary trade-off. Air Jordan Dior 1s, worn by Kamala Harris' relative, has become social media's favorite on US Inauguration day POTUS Joe Biden wore a custom American designer fit, … He was a mystery man at the event for the general public until Bobby Hundreds, co-founder of The Hundreds, identified him. Sneakers … This is a piece of history. I love 11s and thought for maybe (maybe) a hot second about rocking the Space Jams or even the Jubilees, but I quickly came to my senses and didn't even bother putting them on. Copyright © 2020 Deseret News Publishing Company. That person has just been identified. I also realized that if I didn't bring myself to wear them to the inauguration it was very likely they would never actually see the light of day. Then I took out a pair of 4s (the 11-Lab-4s) and tried them on with a pair of slacks, just to see if that could work. Kamala Harris' nephew-in-law is head of the Department of Drip after wearing Dior x Air Jordan 1 Retros, which retail for $2,000, to the inauguration. The Air Jordan Dior 1s worn at the inauguration For those not familiar with the shoe and confused as to why people care so much. The “Dior 1″ sneakers were a collaboration between fashion brands Dior and Air Jordan who released a limited amount of pairs sold at around $2,000 each, according to GQ Magazine. At the time of their release last summer, when Michael Jordan was dominating screens via Netflix’s monster hit The Last Dance, it was announced that the high-top version would retail at $1,900 – the most expensive Air Jordans of all time. Kamala Harris’ niece’s husband wore some Jordan shoes at the inauguration. This ‘Jeopardy!’ winner was unemployed. So there was a whole history for me to consider when I was thinking about what I was going to wear to the inauguration. Not long at all. Some people can do social media and parenting, but I'm too easily distracted. The Flyknit 3s are kind of a go-to for me though, so I moved on because I felt like this occasion was a good opportunity to wear something more special. I even had my comebacks carefully planned out: "But Maisy Biden wore the Pure Money 4s to the victory speech (legend for that). Wiped them down and put them right back into the box. In 2021, Inauguration Sneakers are completely acceptable because of how far sneakers have come. My singular focus is raising my two daughters as best I can, and being a supportive partner to Meena and a good son, brother, and friend. The only reason why I was walking down the steps during Senator Klobuchar's speech was because Leela, after refusing to pee when we took a pre-emptive bathroom break 20 minutes beforehand, insisted she "really needed to go potty." The Air Jordan Dior 1s sell at $2,000 a pair at retail for the low-top version while the high-top version costs $2,200. I'm just a dad. The next people to notice the kicks were the two dudes working security in the holding room of our hotel. Sotheby's? Twitter Reacts to Dior x Air Jordan 1s at the Presidential Inauguration, What Is NFT? Though his proximity to the new administration could afford him a certain level of fame, he is apprehensive of the spotlight. It was a fitting appearance given Vice President Harris' decision to wear (much more pedestrian) sneakers on the campaign trail. I didn't really start to step up my sneaker game until after college, when I moved to New York and finally had a little bit of disposable income to spend on Fulton Street. Relaxed, minimalistic wool suits reflect the art of detail,” according to. Here's everything you need to know about the rare Jordan 1 shoe spotted at the inauguration and who was wearing it. Sneakers, just the same as brogues, boots, and loafers, are now a high-fashion concern. "I haven’t had any work for the past nine months. Usually, when I need to get dressed up for a special occasion, I'll choose my sneakers first and then build the rest of my outfit around them. So this was a bit of a process. contestant Jon Spurney. I have an account, and a few times a week I'll check in for a few minutes after the kids go to bed. No idea. The day was a total blur, so I actually don't remember exactly when I realized that my sneakers were a thing. We got a pair of Dior 1s at the inauguration! After that it's trying to be a decent person, to model good behavior for my girls, and to help with causes where I think I can make a real impact. Not to rock during the inauguration itself, but to wear when we were in transit to and from some of the events that day. 2020’s Air Jordan + Dior collaboration might get a “Chicago”-colored sequel in 2021, according to sources with intel on what’s to come from the brands next year. Nike Air Jordan Dior 1s, mucho más que unas simples sneakers El impacto de las zapatillas de Nikolas Agaju fue tal que generó un debate en redes sobre su significado simbólico, y cómo ponía de manifiesto nuevos aires y gustos más refrescantes que los vividos en la era Trump . I ultimately decided that this inauguration was about looking forward, not backward, so I moved on. The Concords (A-Rea), the Uptempos (Khari), the Penny 2s (Pat), the Foamposites (also Pat, SMH), Air Max 98s (Busa), Brave Blue 13s (Cannon), etc. Ajagu in the Dior x Air Jordan 1 was one of the major memes of the inauguration, but he is apprehensive about claiming his spot in history. Mark Hofmann’s ex-wife tells the true story of how a well-known Utah family of one of his victims stepped up to help her son. His presence on Inauguration Day would have been a footnote were it not for his footwear: the Dior x Air Jordan 1 High, a limited sneaker collaboration from 2020 that retailed for $2,200 and currently resells for around $7,000. How long did you have this planned for? Family heirloom? Ajagu is the husband of Menna Harris, who is the niece of Vice President Kamala Harris. When I'm taking care of the kids (which is most of the time) I typically leave my phone on "silent mode" (Meena made me stop using "do not disturb"), and check in on things when it's convenient. The Air Jordan Dior 1s sell for somewhere between $12,000 and $14,000. What happens to the shoes now? I thought my phone was going to explode. Quickly and very cautiously, hoping not to cause a distraction. Michael Jordan hit a lick at Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' Inauguration today (Jan. 20), and he wasn't even there. Sometimes, you gotta love the internet, and this is one of those moments. As a result, I depend almost entirely on Meena, group chats with my boys, and traditional news outlets to stay up-to-speed on what's happening in the social media universe. Kamala Harris’ Nephew-In-Law Stole The Show At The Inauguration With A Pair Of Dior Jordan 1s Robby Kalland Twitter Senior Sports Writer January 20, … However, since the Air Jordan 1 was designed in 1985, there are reportedly only 8,500 pairs of the high-top sneakers in circulation. It was this double-take moment for people watching—Did I really just see the Dior Jordan 1s walking down the steps behind Amy Klobuchar? The entire time I was praying silently (or maybe not-so-silently) that she didn't pee her pants (or worse). We had to wait for President Biden to make his way down the steps before we could head up to the restroom. via: Uproxx Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as Can you take a picture of me and the girls?" Is there any chance something like this can catapult you to influencer status? They were perfect. Instagram/CNN NiK Agagju, Meena Harris' husband, caused a stir for rocking the elusive Jordan Dior 1's at President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony. © Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sneakers, just the same as brogues, boots, and loafers, are now a high-fashion concern. He owned a pair of super rare (and real-life expensive) Dior x Air Jordan 1 OG Highs (affectionately known as Dior 1s or Air Diors); and I put together the outfit around midnight when I was packing the night before our flight out to DC. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. SMH. We didn't have money for anything that wasn't absolutely essential, so at that time it was more about admiring them from afar than actually collecting them. Instagram is the same way. If anything, he was compelled by fate—he had to do it to 'em. That's Leela in a nutshell. To this day, I associate specific shoes with the kids I grew up with that used to sport them. The mystery man wearing the Air Jordan Dior 1s is Nikolas Ajagu, husband of Meena Harris, Kamala's niece. Swag has reached the nation's capital -- with Vice President Kamala Harris' nephew-in-law rocking the insanely expensive and rare Dior Air Jordan 1s to the inauguration… Friends like my boy Jay, who was both my barber and an important mentor, eventually put me onto spots like Extra Butter, Kith, and Flight Club. Ajagu is not selling sweatshirts to commemorate his getting a fit off in front of the whole free world, nor is he parlaying the clout into a part-time influencer career. President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris also used the occasion to showcase American designers. After trying everything on to make sure it still fit, and laying out my outfit on the couch to be sure it looked OK, I thought briefly about bringing an SF Giants hat to wear as well. Right now, for example, it's helping to address needs in early childhood education at the local level. We got a pair of Dior 1s at the inauguration! When I finally (and frantically) got her upstairs and on the toilet, she changed her mind and refused to go at all. Vice President Kamala Harris’ nephew-in-law was in attendance of the inauguration was seen wearing the coveted Dior x Air Jordan 1 High, the collaborative style that released in extremely limited quantities last year and is currently reselling for over $10,000 on the secondary marketplace. It also means I'm always hella late to the game. Where did you get the shoes? I'm sure it's OK." To my surprise (and delight) she just glanced at them and said something like, "I like your shoes. Like a lot a lot. The first person to notice the shoes was Meena. My plan was just to match my outfit to the colors and textures in the shoe. I had no idea that any of this ish was going on until way after it started. Pages Other Brand Website News & Media Website MetaViral Videos Air Jordan Dior 1s: Meena Harris’ husband Nikolas Ajagu rocks sneakers at Joe Biden's inauguration Even if you got them for retail, that's pretty much a whole stimulus check on your feet. Nikolas Ajagu, the partner of Harris’ niece Meena, was spotted by eagle-eyed viewers sporting a pair of Dior Air Jordan 1 sneakers during the 59th presidential inauguration this morning. Was this the first time you wore the Dior 1s? So yeah, they’re not cheap by any means. Ajagu in the Dior x Air Jordan 1 was one of the major memes of the inauguration, but he is apprehensive about claiming his spot in history. They came together in 2020, and represented something that was both classic and new. That's what I did here. In red America and blue America, an epidemic of self-censorship is threatening democracy. I was careful not to put them on until we were about to walk out the door. He was a … Yeah, I love sneakers and have been collecting them for a while. Here, in an email conversation with Complex, Ajagu explains how he got the Dior Jordans, how they got on his feet that day, and what he plans to do with them next. 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The full story behind my acquiring the shoes goes back to the 49ers' heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl LIV (I'm a lifelong 49ers fan), but that's for another day! The Dior x Air Jordan 1 was the most talked about sneaker the inauguration, and StockX resale prices are the lowest they've been in months. There are no TikTok videos coming. All Rights Reserved, Someone wore a pair of Jordan Dior 1s at the inauguration, The ‘unbelievable’ story of forgiveness Netflix doesn’t tell in ‘Murder Among the Mormons’. The last shoes I considered were the silver Tokyo 1s, mainly because I thought it would be dope to rock silver shoes to the inauguration. So this is a total lifesaver for me," said "Jeopardy!" I'm certainly not an influencer, and I feel pretty uncomfortable in any instance where I'm the center of attention. They were actually a gift from my boy, Nate Sellyn. Last week, at the inauguration ceremony of President Joe Biden, full-time dad and reluctant fashion icon Nikolas Ajagu had to do it to 'em. "If I didn't bring myself to wear them to the inauguration it was very likely they would never actually see the light of day," Ajagu says. "Elder Fernando Antonio Ramos Garcia, age 21 from Juayua, El Salvador, died on Wednesday after drowning in a river in the municipality of Nahulingo, Sonsonate," a church spokesman said. We were running behind (as usual), and I thought that waiting until the last minute decreased the likelihood that she'd make me take them off and put on traditional dress shoes. When we got to the steps, I assumed it was like church and I should wait for Senator [Klobuchar] to finish speaking before we walked back to our seats, but security urged me to go ahead, so I did. They were "historic firsts." More photos later revealed it was Nikolas Ajagu who wore the shoes. She enjoys it, she is great at it, and she works tirelessly to do it well. Nikolas Ajagu, the partner of Harris' niece Meena, was spotted by eagle-eyed viewers sporting a pair of Dior Air Jordan 1 sneakers during the 59th presidential inauguration this morning. I do it so that I can see what Meena is posting and try to be supportive (or more frequently to give her a hard time), and in the process I'll often get lost in a vortex of hoops- and sneaker-related content before pulling myself out of it and moving on to the newspaper apps and podcasts like APM Marketplace, PBS Newshour, or The Lowe Post. Like definitely more than anybody you know. Mike Conley will play in NBA All-Star Game and compete in 3-point contest. What Does the Government Do With $37 Million in Counterfeit Shoes? Resale prices on them are around $7,000 right now. It was with that thought that my mind immediately shifted to the Dior 1s, and at that point it was pretty much a wrap. Were there any other sneakers you were considering wearing to the inauguration? There was a man wearing Dior Air Jordan 1s at the inauguration today for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Now he’s won $60,000. How soon did you realize that your sneakers had gone viral? When destiny beckons, when the long novel of time calls your character to the fore, when a nation arrives at a crossroads, there is no other logical option. Generally, you gotta love the web, and that is a type of moments. Having only a vague understanding of what that even meant, I opened my phone, and immediately realized that all hell had broken loose. That was pretty much what I'd expected. "There was a whole history for me to consider when I was thinking about what I was going to wear to the inauguration," he says now. In 2021, Inauguration Sneakers are completely acceptable because of how far sneakers have come. I imagine you laying the outfit on the bed the night before, like a kid before the first day of school. I also liked what the 1s represented. Ajagu, who is the head of global partnerships at Facebook, paired the 1s with a … How they broke barriers and opened doors.