Up-and-coming 20-year-old model Julez Smith, son of Solange Knowles and nephew of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, joined musician Anderson .Paak and more guests to celebrate the forthcoming collection between Levi’s and Nike during Paris Fashion Week at a dinner held on Wednesday.
The collection is set for release in July and features the Air Max 95 silhouette in three colorways (all of which were debuted by Lil Yachty in May), including indigo denim, black denim and ecru denim. The collection also includes the Levi’s x Nike Trucker Jacket and Levi’s x Nike Baggy Jean.
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Held at Levi’s Haus of Strauss Paris, the intimate dinner, which recognized the collaboration, included a culinary experience presented by Ghetto Gastro. Smith, fresh off walking the runway in a bright pink suit for the 3.Paradis men’s spring 2026 show on Tuesday, was in attendance wearing a Canadian tuxedo look, including light wash slouchy jeans and a denim jacket with black square-toe shoes.
Anderson .Paak was decked out in the collection with the black denim version of the Air Max 95 and a light wash denim jacket and jeans, which, like the shoes, bear Nike and Levi’s branding.
Alongside Julez Smith and Anderson .Paak, additional guests at the dinner included Fai Khadra, d4vd, Yoon Ahn and Wisdom Kaye, among others.
“In collaboration with Nike, we set out to craft an immersive experience that celebrates the shared legacy
and forward-thinking spirit of both brands. The opportunity to reimagine the iconic Nike Air Max 95 in
honor of its 30th anniversary was a true milestone,” said Leo Gamboa, vice president of collaborations at Levi’s, in a statement. “By integrating our signature denim into one of Nike’s most iconic silhouettes, we’ve created a seamless fusion of sport and lifestyle — honoring the past while pushing the boundaries of design.”
A campaign for this collaboration showcases hip-hop artist Larry June, WNBA player Paige Bueckers, NFP player Keon Coleman and designer Daniel Buezo. The collection will be released on July 10 on levi.com, the Levi’s app, and in select Levi’s stores, with a release on Snkrs scheduled for July 11.