Balenciaga and Adidas Originals have officially joined forces, continuing the athletic retailer’s latest foray into high fashion, and within the Kering brand family.
Considered “Balenciaga / Adidas”, the collection aims to mix the archives of both brands to reinterpret the DNA of each one. According to a brand statement, it’s also inspired by the late ’90s and early 2000s.
Adidas shared the news on its Instagram account after Balenciaga’s Spring 2023 fashion show on Sunday afternoon.
The collection itself includes a range of versatile pieces in a primarily black, red and white color palette with hints of blue and grey, retailing for $210 to $5,500. The clothing combined classic Adidas athleticism with Balenciaga’s sporty, subversive aesthetic, with t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, socks and track jackets bearing various logos, primarily “Balenciaga” lettering alongside the signature triple and triple stripes. Adidas, from the duo. It also features a mini dress, leggings, wide-leg jeans, and a padded jacket. However, it is only available for a limited time on the Balenciaga website, which consumers can purchase until May 29.
On the front of the shoe, the collaboration revolves around two key styles, available in men’s and women’s sizes. The first is a revamped version of Balenciaga’s iconic Triple S sneaker, in palettes of blue and white or black, cream and grey. The mesh and foam style features their signature rounded toes, raised soles, and striped lace-up laces. However, for a touch of Adidas, it also includes three stripes on each side, a signature of the German athletic giant. This pair sells for $1,100.
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Balenciaga/Adidas Triple S sneakers.
CREDIT: Courtesy of Balenciaga
The second Adidas x Balenciaga sneaker is another remix of a staple introduced by Demna: the Speed Sock sneaker, which retails for $995. sock-like stretch, the pair still fits into the legacy of its predecessors. Giving it an extra sporty boost were Adidas’ signature three white stripes, as well as Balenciaga’s signed branding and logo.
Balenciaga/Adidas Speed Trainers.
CREDIT: Courtesy of Balenciaga
The collaboration was announced after the brand’s Spring 2023 fashion show, where it also made its runway debut. Held on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange, whose trademark bell marked the start of the show, models on the runway appeared in Adidas x Balenciaga pieces. They also dressed in Demna’s latest, including oversized jumpsuits, tie-neck tops and classic outerwear over latex bondage outfits. The footwear front ranged from sharp stilettos to oversized lace-up combat boots, which Kanye West, sitting front row, made his way to the show. In addition to Ye, the front row also included stars like Alexa Demie, Vera Wang, Chloë Sevigny, Megan Thee Stallion, and Pharrell Williams, among others.
You can watch the full program on YouTube below:
The line’s launch also comes on the heels of Adidas’ similar collaboration with Kering-owned brand Gucci, as well as the two brands’ co-signed collection last fall, which debuted during Milan Fashion Week earlier this year. of this year. Released in June, that collection featured similar house staples adorned with Adidas logos. It’s safe to say that, with these two partnerships under their belt, Adidas is on an undeniable hot streak within the fashion world, and everyone is waiting to see what comes next.
Discover the Adidas and Gucci collaboration in the gallery.
Source: footwearnews.com