adidas originals by wales bonner

The Adidas Originals by Wales Bonner collaboration, launched in 2020, is a partnership between the German sportswear giant and British designer Grace Wales Bonner. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, Bonner is known for her scholarly approach to design, which explores Black identity and cultural history through a lens of European heritage and Afro-Atlantic spirit. This collaboration reimagines Adidas’s archival silhouettes, most notably the Samba and SL72 sneakers, along with classic tracksuits and athletic apparel. Bonner’s touch is evident in the use of elevated materials like premium leather, suede, and satin, as well as distinctive details such as crochet three-stripes, hand-stitched elements, and nostalgic color palettes.

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