{"id":548829,"date":"2017-08-04T13:16:54","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T17:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=548829"},"modified":"2018-12-30T15:21:51","modified_gmt":"2018-12-30T20:21:51","slug":"interview-smino-talks-air-force-1-grails-tour-sza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/interview-smino-talks-air-force-1-grails-tour-sza\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview \/\/ Smino Talks Air Force 1 Grails & Tour with SZA"},"content":{"rendered":"

photography by Michael Endregaard<\/em><\/p>\n

Smino<\/strong> isn’t trying to impress you with his outfit, but he just might. The STL artist opening for SZA on her nationwide tour has a voice and style that could both be described as ‘smooth’ or ‘player’ with a wardrobe to match. Arriving in the Windy City in a Grant Hill Pistons throwback, burgundy AF1s and a personalized denim jacket, the du-rag donning guest of honor isn’t playing to an audience, he’s doing him and charming them just the same.<\/p>\n

Speaking with Smino at the Champs Sports Flagship Store opening<\/a> in the great city of Chicago, see what the Midwestern native by way of The Lou had to say about his personal style, history with the Nike Air Force 1 as appeared to rep the new Nike SF-AF1 Mid.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: A few months back we did a My 5<\/a> with you and you spoke on rocking AF1s 24\/7 and wanting to work with Nike. Today you’re booked by Nike to speak on Air Force 1 style panel. How’s it feel?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smino:<\/strong>\u00a0Manifestation. It’s fun bro. I mean, think about it? I woke up this morning and I got asked about how I dress. It’s about every kid and every person just being fresh. This is the dream come true. Nike’s sending me free Air Force 1s? Love.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Tell us about your outfit today.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smino:<\/strong> I got on these maroon Forces, got the G Star 5620 jeans on and got the Mitchell & Ness throwback Grant Hill jersey on — the teal blue one. I also got the custom made tour jacket on from my friend Emily. And lastly, the du-rag shawty, you know what I’m saying? Du-rag Dupri, that’s my name. That’s my fit, just real cozy today, real chill, not doing too much. I had to wrap my hair up today, it’s either a comb in it or a du-rag.<\/p>\n

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Snkrs Day: Coming up, which rappers did you look up to style wise?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smino:<\/strong> Kanye was a big one. I also like how Jay Z was on some hood fresh stuff. I liked Pharrell a lot, too. Lil Wayne was fresh, too. Rappers always influenced me.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: You’re about to hit the road with SZA. What are your expectations for the tour?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smino:<\/strong> I just wanna get better as a performer. That’s always my goal. I saw Rihanna say something about the tour! I hope I see her out at the show.<\/p>\n

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Snkrs Day: Of all the Air Force 1s you keep in rotation, which pair stands out as your favorite?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smino:<\/strong> Chinese New Year Air Force 1s — that’s the rarest pair I got. But the best that I like to wear? I got some mustard yellow suede high tops that are just nasty.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: When it comes to Air Force 1s, which pair is your holy grail?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smino:<\/strong> Easter Air Force 1s. I’ve been wanting them my whole life and I’ve never got them. I’d rock them with a lot of freshmint green and a pink du-rag.<\/p>\n

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