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This December 6, Wonka, one of the most anticipated movies of the year, finally opens in theaters. It will undoubtedly become one of the favorite movies of the Christmas season, not only in theaters, but also in clothing stores. Its star, Timothée Chalamet has collaborated with Nike to design a limited edition Dunk Low model inspired by the film. “It’s unlike any pair of Dunks I’ve ever seen,” Chalamet said in an interview with Complex.
This eye-catching model has all the essence of Willy Wonka, where Timothée has left his mark by drawing inspiration from the character’s original aesthetics. The colors of the upper of the sneaker follow the chromatic line of the inner lining of his coat, while the tongue is made of velvet with a burgundy hue, just like the outer part of the jacket. Another outstanding detail is the tongue with Wonka’s emblematic W made of brown leather, as well as the back with a candy cloud that appears in the movie.
It is not the first time that Nike launches a sneaker themed on this character. Back in 2005, with the release of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, starring Johnny Depp, Nike created an “Oompa Loompa” SB Dunk Low, but as Chalamet himself revealed in his interview with Complex, it had been “almost impossible” for him to locate a pair.
It seems that these sneakers are not going to be very available either, since the brand does not plan to release them for sale to the public. However, only 5 lucky people will be able to get them thanks to a sweepstakes organized on the official website of the film, but only available to U.S. residents.