New York designer Eric Emanuel comes together with adidas Originals to create a new collection that connects the dots between street culture and the basketball court.
Working with a majestic color palette of vibrant golds, deep reds and soft whites, the capsule collection features two distinct footwear styles and a fashion-forward take on court-side clothing. For the footwear, Emanuel concentrated on an iconic, contemporary update of Kobe Bryant?s KB8 from the late nineties, known as the Crazy BYW. This version features full leather uppers and Boost technology on the midsole, its maroon colorway given extra flair thanks to shocking pink accents. The second shoe is a reworking of a timeless 80s classic, the Rivalry Hi. Full grain leathers sit alongside perforated nubuck on the uppers, the luxurious materials are highlighted by the understated cream colorway and flashes of gold and pink.
The apparel pieces mirror the colors of the footwear to evoke the uniformity of the most iconic basketball team outfits, recast for the streets. A maroon and gold jersey, alongside loose-fitting shorts, are the most obvious nod to the courts, each featuring co-branded logo placement. The Tearaway Pants are a sophisticated update of the classic snap off basketball pants, presented here in an eye-catching maroon and cream striped pattern. Slightly more understated are the Shooting Tee and Warm Up Track Top, which feature contrasting three-stripe designs on the sleeves. As with the capsule as a whole, their luxurious execution captures the qualities that turn sportswear items into style staples of the street.
adidas Originals by Eric Emanuel will be available for purchase on December 7th on adidas.com and select retailers.
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