Tributes Pour In For Peter Moore, Air Jordan 1 Designer Passes Away
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Peter Moore, a true legend in the sneaker industry, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2022. He was responsible for revamping the designs of both Nike as well as Adidas. He had impacted the world with his highly-coveted sneakers, Air Jordan 1 along with the iconic Jumpman and Mountain Stripes logo.
Details on Peter’s memorial have not been revealed yet.
The designer’s family requested privacy to process through a difficult time, recounted a spokesperson on behalf of the family on Saturday.
Many friends, business associates as well as fans in the sneaker industry came forward in remembrance of the sneaker industry legend.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Who was Peter Moore?
Peter Moore, a brand marketer, completed his college graduation from the Chouinard Art Institute.
His tenures with footwear brands Nike and Adidas influenced the direction of both giants in the 1980s and the 1990s. He elevated creative designs by using sound marketing.
Peter was mainly recognized for his work on Air Jordan 1. The sneakers made their debut in 1985 through Michael Jordan. They remain to be among the most sought-after silhouettes in the sneaker nation.
Massive loss for the sneaker industry, as iconic designer and exec Peter Moore has passed away.
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) April 30, 2022
The designer of the Nike Dunk, Air Jordan 1 & “Wings” logo, Moore also guided Adidas throughout the ’90s and beyond, creating the brand’s slanted Three Stripes logo & EQT category. pic.twitter.com/biwO2a9oS8
He is consistently credited for his role in signing the gold standard endorsement deal with athlete Michael Jordan.h
The sneaker architect further concreted his name in the sneaker industry by designing the iconic Jumpman logo as well as the original Wings logo.
Peter worked in his design studio till 1970. He started working with Nike in the year 1977 and years later became the label’s first creative director.
RIP Peter Moore (1944-2022) 🕊
— Modern Notoriety (@ModernNotoriety) April 30, 2022
Moore is remembered as the creative legend behind the Air Jordan 1, Nike Dunk and more pic.twitter.com/Y5Cpog69se
Ron Dumas, Peter’s colleague at Nike credited him for setting the brand’s foundation. Peter played a massive role in creating Nike’s advertising posters in the 1980s.
Peter Moore’s history with Adidas
The legendary sneaker designer was also known for his work as a creative director at Adidas Americas.
Moreover, he succeeded Rob Strasser at Adidas Americas. After the unexpected demise of Strasser in 1993, Peter became the head of the brand’s North American operations.
Peter remains to be credited for reviving Adidas. He redesigned the iconic Adidas Mountain logo as well as founded the Adidas Equipment line. The EQT line of Adidas remains to be among the most significant campaigns in the label’s history.
Peter Moore,
— adidas Originals (@adidasoriginals) May 1, 2022
You took a chance on us.
You always believed in possibilities.
You changed us forever.
Thank you for showing us the future. We are forever grateful. You’ll be missed by all of us.
Love,
Your adidas family pic.twitter.com/3xqV0YyWW1
He has left a lasting impact on many famous brands and its design.
The speaker architect retired from Adidas America in 1998 but continued to create new artwork.
He launched his consultancy called What’s Ya Think Inc.?.
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