Suddenly, Everyone in Fashion Is Wearing These Iconic Sneakers

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Let me clarify something: when I say "suddenly" what I really mean is that I've been watching this sneaker trend bubble up for a while now and it's finally reached a point where it feels like everyone is wearing them. Well, not literally every single person, but enough that it feels quite relevant. You know what I mean.

So with that, the sneakers that seem to be having a moment in vogue right now are none other than Nike's Air Jordan 1. Just like the many of the popular sneakers of the moment (we're looking at you, Reebok and New Balance), these iconic high-top kicks are far from new—in fact, their history goes back to 1985 and, of course, their namesake Michael Jordan. (I highly recommend watching Jordan's docuseries The Last Dance on Netflix for the full backstory).

So why are they popular again now? Their flat-soled, high-top shape lend a retro appeal that feels especially cool right now, but more importantly, the brand has been releasing updated Air Jordan 1's in fresh new color options—and fashion girls have been all over them. We've cataloged the best ways to style Air Jordans and shopped out each looks below.

1. Tee + Straight-Leg Jeans + Colorful Sweater

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2. Crop Top + Loose Jeans + Shoulder Bag

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3. Neutral Tailoring + Silver Jewelry

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4. Puff-Sleeve Dress + Tall Socks

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5. Blazer + Leather Pants

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6. Wrap Dress + Slim Sunglasses

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7. Sweatpants Set + Bra Top

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8. Sweatshirt + Mid-Wash Jeans

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9. Fleece Jacket + Dark Jeans

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10. White Shirt + Neutral Trousers

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Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.