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Original NIKE Block Patternsfor early 1990s Sportswear Designswith Original Design Documents & DrawingsACG, Clima F.I.T., and More
Not sure that I can adequately describe the RAREITY and/or COLLECTIBLITLY of theseI picked these up at an estate sale within miles of the NIKE HQs in Beaverton, Oregon from a Nike employee that had passedThese are Original, Block Patterns and associated design papers for Original Nike SportswearPattern pieces are cut out of oaktag stock with hand written notations and stamped production codesProduction-ready factory blocks and design style requests are an extremely rare find outside ofNike's HQ internal archive or were destroyed by the factories that produced the sportswearEach Block Pattern has all the cut pieces with hand written seam allowances and fit notationsSeveral, five, also have a plastic sleeve that hangs from the hanger containing a variety of production/design paperwork & forms....NIKE INC. Apparel Division Design SheetLine Drawing of the productPreliminary Spec Sheet with Line Drawing and hand written specsUsage SheetDesign Style Request with Fabric Sample SwatchesThe Original Block Pattern: This is the master geometric blueprint used by the pattern makers to cut the fabric before grading it into different retail sizes.Finding 90s Nike production block patterns outsideof the Nike HQ corporate archives is extremely rare.Design Sheets & Line Drawings:These are the initial conceptual and technical sketches. They detail how the panels fit together, the placement of the flatlock seams, and exactly where the ACG triangle logo, Nike logo, F.I.T. logo was intended to be positioned.Spec Sheets (Technical Packages): These contain the precise measurements, grading rules, thread types, stitch-per-inch requirements, and construction instructions. For apparel historians, this is the literal "DNA" of the garment.Design Style Request & Fabric Swatches: This document initiated the factory sample run. The attached fabric swatches are tangible, preserved examples of the exact weight, stretch recovery, and color dye lots of the fabric before decades of washing or wear could alter them.
Noted on the Design Style Request Sheet(s) are...the Product Engineer: Carl Nitzand the Designer: Robyn Millett HallBoth individual are well know in the world of Nike and are key individuals in Nike's Apparel DivisionHere is a little background on both Carl and RobynCarl NitzCarl Nitz began his career at Jantzen Knitting Mills in the early 1970sHe was recruited by Nike in 1979 to help establish the Nike Women's Apparel DivisionCarl spent the next 30 years with Nike and launched several of Nike's most successful women's sportswear linesRobyn Millet HallRobyn Millet was recruited in 1988 directly from Patagonia to bring outdoor outwear authenticity to NikeRobyn was given the position of Lead Designer and served in that role from 1988 to 1992At that time in 1988, Nike was launching its revolutionary All Conditions Gear (ACG) lineRobyn used her technical outerwear expertise to establish ACG's premier apparel line featuringa masterful balance of heavy-duty functionality and aesthetic appealRobyn was the visionary behind Nike's famous Fall 1990 ACG outerwear collection, which includedthe iconic FA90 Makalu Jacket. Her designs utilized advanced fabrications pairedwith Supplex nylon shoulder overlays solidifying Nike's position in the premium outdoor cross-training marketFollowing her success with ACG, she was promoted to Design Director of Apparel and Accessories in 1992She remained in this role overseeing design direction across multiple Nike apparel categories until 1994During this time period Nike was investing in the advancement of technical apparel and the use of high-performance fabricsOne of those apparel lines was the ACG line and then in the early 1990s, the F.I.T. lineACG - All Condition GearF.I.T. - Functional Innovative TechnologyThere are Six (6) Original Block Patterns in this saleOne of the 6 Block Patterns is for a Nike BackpackFive (5) of them have the plastic sleeve with Original Design PapersOne (1) has the Block Patterns (for a Nike Jacket) but no accompanying paperwork
One of the highly collectible items is the block pattern for the Women's ACG tightsThis item is dated 8-31-92 for the Fall 93 seasonProduct Engineer - Carl Nintz Designer - Robyn MillettThe Nike ACG Cotton/Lycra Tight (Style 350143) from 1992 represents ahighly sought after artifact from Nike's golden era of outdoor cross-training apparelReleased during Robyn Millett Hall's impactful tenure as Design Director,this piece perfectly demonstrates how early 1990s Nike ACG bridged the gap between raw outdoor performanceand the exploding fitness, aerobics, and trail-running subcultures of the era
The THERMA-F.I.T. and CLIMA-F.I.T. block patterns are alsokey pieces in Nike's early 90s venture into the world of fashion athletic wear
Here is a brief description of each of the 7 block patterns in this incredible lot.....
1 - block pattern for Men's Nike Sweatshirtdated 09-22-86 for Fall 87 SeasonOnly sheet with this is the measurement spec sheet taped to the block pattern2 - block pattern for Men's Nike Sweatshirt or Pullover?No accompanying paperwork...notations and product codes on pattern(s)3 - block pattern for Nike Backpack dated 08-11-88 for Fall 88 Season4 - block pattern for Women's Nike THERMA-F.I.T. PULLOVERdated 08-28-92 for Fall 93 SeasonCategory - Tech Training5 - block pattern for the Women's ACG COTTON/LYCRA TIGHT is dated 8-31-92 for the Fall 93 seasonCategory - Outdoor X-Training6 - block pattern for Nike CLIMA-F.I.T. LITE FULL ZIP JACKETdated 01-29-93 for Fall 93 SeasonCategory - Outdoor7 - block pattern for Nike CLIMA- F.I.T. LITE FULL ZIP JACKETdated 02-19-92 & 94 for Spring 95 SeasonCategory - Tech Training
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