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Frank Cooke and Tom Sachs Return to Nike
Frank Cooke helped define Jordan Brand design in the 2010s. Tom Sachs built one of the most hyped Nike collaborations in recent memory — then faced serious workplace harassment allegations. This episode covers both of their returns to Nike, what brought them back, and what it says about how the sneaker industry handles accountability and creative legacy.
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