Satin, suede, and sparkles. That’s how Wales Bonner has decided to reunite with adidas Originals, remaking the sports brand’s athletic codes with its own British tailoring sensibilities. Converging their minds once again, their latest FW25 collection is sporting legacy meets cultural heritage with pieces that revel in design and craftsmanship.
The footwear captures that ethos as naturally as it did with the collaborators’ previous collections. The collaboration’s hero shoe, the WB Karintha Lo, walks in demanding the spotlight just like it did last time. In brown sequin, leather, and satin, you can’t help but notice the incredible shine as it catches the light. The latest iteration to commemorate the collaboration, it further pushes the boundaries of an adidas trainer as well as Wales Bonner’s design.
The rest of the footwear lineup is just as innovative, reworking adidas Originals’ Trefoil classics. The WB Japan is reimagined in a calm, soft lavender, whereas the WB Adilette is elevated, and the WB Superstar grounds the overall collection through traditional sports heritage codes.
Apparel and accessories further reveal Wales Bonner’s craftsmanship. Blousons, jackets, tracksuits, and jerseys are retold through elegant tailoring, while a series of leather bowling bags references historical sporting aesthetics. Now, the sculptural form joins the current bag trends as past and present converge and coexist.
Rooted in non-conformity, the collection emphasises its themes through an intimate campaign shot by Chris Rhodes. Starring an eclectic ensemble of British newcomers, from Gene Gallagher to Alva Claire, Shim Mheuka, and Bebe Parnell, their portraits weave together each personal narrative as it interacts with the collection. Authentic, raw, and undeniably individual, it showcases how adidas Originals and Wales Bonner have transformed historical sporty codes into a contemporary counter-cultural mood.
