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Adidas & BAPE Celebrate Japanese Streetwear Culture With New Stan Smiths

by rrollins, November 17, 2023



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In celebration of BAPE’s 30th anniversary, Adidas Originals has teamed up with the Japanese streetwear brand to bring a fresh twist to the iconic Stan Smith sneakers.

 



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This collaboration introduces two distinct versions of the Stan Smith—featuring striking black and white colorways.

 



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The updated shoes are adorned with signature collaborative elements that capture the essence of both brands.

 



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Boasting a synthetic leather upper crafted from 60% recycled materials, this sustainable approach to the signature kicks aligns with the growing emphasis on eco-friendly fashion.

 



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Adding a unique touch to the sneakers is a tonal debossed and embossed SOLID CAMO pattern, which showcases BAPE’s iconic camouflage motif.

 



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The gold foil co-branded details add a touch of luxury to the shoes.

 



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A standout feature of these collaborative Stan Smiths is the ABC CAMO Heel Mustache and gold “30th anniversary” lace jewels, commemorating this significant milestone in the streetwear label’s history.

 



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To accompany the release of these special Stan Smiths, a playful campaign has been launched—placing the instantly recognizable shoes within an oversized, cartoon-esque claw machine.

 



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The Adidas Originals x BAPE Stan Smiths will be available from November 18, 2023.

 

 

 

[via Sneaker News and DScene, images via Adidas]

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