A Sunday suit for today's game, the adidas SPEZIAL SS16 collection is riveted with some classic and contemporary threads. Like a proper football ground with romantic wooden seats and high profile names, we take a look at the full range.
A capsule collection of the highest order, it's one that grabs the modern game by the threads and offers it fresh perspective. Many pieces inspired and re-worked from legacy adidas products, it's a collection that captures a spirit of which the game both in and away a football stadium are central.
From top to bottom, sole to bag (what a beauty that bag is), the collection offers a healthy serving of diverse measures. Standout pieces such as the Lytham Tracksuit in French marinière and the Chilcott Smock underpin a collection with maritime influences, much like the lookbook and short film showcases while taking in the French Riviera. Eleven apparel pieces span the collection that includes the Harwood Anorak ― a highly waterproof ‘Fisherman’ jacket. Notably, another that catches the eye is that of the Beckenbauer tracksuit that is released in a luxury grey pique.
The footwear game an ever creative corner stone, there are six classic adidas silhouettes that have been tweaked. Upper patterns re-worked as well as new shoes for the mix carve together the classic and the contemporary. The Lacombe takes inspiration from a vintage tennis shoe in a tasty and luxurious buttery leather. The Côte, inspired by the adidas Beach, which has been updated in premium brown suede and a gum sole is a peach from a fruit bowl of beauty. Launching on the 19th March it's a collection that will travel well.
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