Stella McCartney Took adidas’ Slim Sneaker Somewhere Much Chicer
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Stella McCartney Took adidas’ Slim Sneaker Somewhere Much Chicer
Written by Patrick Grady20 hours ago in SneakersadidasStella McCartney has a habit of making the familiar feel completely new.
For her latest adidas collaboration, the British designer has taken the adidas by Stella McCartney Sportswear 76 and done what she does best: taken a silhouette you’ve seen a thousand times before and made it feel like something you haven’t seen at all.
shop adidas by Stella McCartney Sportswear 76Because, on paper, this is about as classic adidas as it gets. A slim, low-profile sneaker with a simple shape that has long been a wardrobe go-to. But in McCartney’s hands, the everyday formula gets a much more elevated treatment, proving that sometimes the biggest changes come from the smallest of details.
Want to stay in the loop?We've got you coveredDownload the Highsnobiety App nowadidas1 / 4The shape stays true to its roots, but the mood completely shifts thanks to a gorgeous burgundy finish that feels made for fall. Rich and effortlessly sophisticated, the colorway gives the understated sneaker a more luxurious edge, turning what could have been a simple daily beater into something with a little more runway energy.
That’s the magic of this collaboration. McCartney isn’t trying to reinvent adidas, she’s simply looking at its archive through a designer lens.
Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policyThe result is a sneaker that still carries the brand’s unmistakable DNA, but feels ready for a much more fashion-conscious crowd.
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Patrick GradyAs Highsnobiety's Shopping Writer, Patrick translates cultural and consumer shifts into compelling shopping content that lives at the intersection of editorial storytelling and commercial partnership.
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