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Nike NYC ‘Beyond the Court’ Experience

September 9, 2022 - September 10, 2022

Join Nike NYC for an immersive experience exploring the intersection of sport, fashion, and creativity.

Featuring:
A celebration of the Queen of the Court herself, Serena Willams
A full-scale tennis court for open tennis play
Hands-on design workshops
Interactive courtside conversations with special guests
Exclusive fashion shows from up-and-coming designers

Hours: Friday- Saturday, 10am-6pm
Open to the public

Conversations

Courtside Session: Serve Your Style
Friday, September 9th, 2-3pm
In partnership with The Cut, Editor In Chief Lindsay Peoples, will host a discussion with Stylist and Designer Aleali May, Stylist Jessica Willis, Track and Field Athlete Vashti Cunningham and Who Decides War’s Ev Bravado & Téla D’Amore dive into their own journeys – straddling design, sport and creativity – and explore the nuances between them. RSVP Here!

Courtside Session: Get Your Mind Right
Saturday, September 10th, 3-4pm
An interactive conversation between Digital Creator and Podcast Host, Olivia Perez, Fitness Evangelist Angela Davis, USWNT Athlete Midge Purce, Music Artist Raveena Aurora on the subject of how to handle pressure, find grounding and quiet your mind. This session will also feature guided group meditation experiences led by Angela and Raveena. RSVP Here!

Workshops

SWDC x Makayla Wray Workshop: Off-Court Upcycling 
Friday, September 9th
Led by Makayla Wray – a sustainable designer who knows the importance of breathing life into used garments – this workshop will feature a selection of Nike apparel for participants to create their own upcycled designs.

Session 1 (10am) RSVP Here!

Session 2 (11:45am) RSVP Here!

Session 3 (1:30pm) RSVP Here!

SWDC x Utopia Workshop: Net New Gear Design
Saturday, September 10th
Attendees will learn that creativity and resourcefulness are not mutually exclusive. And both are accessible to everyone. Sustainable Designer Cho of Utopia will teach participants how to use old tennis gear to make a functional bag.

Session 1 (10am) RSVP Here!

Session 2 (11:45am) RSVP Here!

Session 3 (1:30pm) RSVP Here!

Details

Start:
September 9, 2022
End:
September 10, 2022
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