Adidas Originals = Pharrell Williams & Stan Smith

Celebrating two classics: one inspired by the other

A cross-pollination of the timeless Stan Smith and the bold new Tennis Hu

Hu is a belief, a vision based on the first syllable of ‘Human’, seeking to bring us together as people; celebrating both our cultural differences and our collective power. Launched in 1971 as a tennis staple, the adidas Stan Smith has long transcended its intended use as a court essential to become an icon of modern style. For Fall 2017, the renowned musician and designer Pharrell Williams remixes aesthetic elements of the Stan Smith with those of his bold new instant classic, the Tennis Hu.

Relaunched in 2014, the Stan Smith is now a powerful global adidas flagship. Enter Pharrell, whose imagination and creativity enable a surprising take on this iconic shoe, as well as new colorways of his recently released Tennis Hu — a legend already in the making.

Adidas Originals = Pharrell Williams Hu Holiday

Continuing their celebration of humanity and diversity across the globe, Pharrell Williams and adidas Originals presents a new installment of the collaborative Hu collection, founded on Pharrell’s vision of connection through love, passion, energy and colour. 
 

The new collection, entitled Hu Holiday, takes inspiration from the interplay of organic and mathematical forms that can be seen throughout nature, blending natural silhouettes with geometric designs and graphic overlays to create a fluid apparel collection with subtle stylistic touches.

Oscar winner Octavia Spencer in the face of prejudice in “HIDDEN FIGURES”

Octavia Spencer whose powerful performance in “The Help” won her a Best Supporting Actress in the Oscars stars in another riveting role in the inspiring story of women of courage in “Hidden Figures.”
 
Spencer plays one of the three brilliant mathematicians working in NASA at a time when prejudice and discrimination in the early 1960s ran high.  Based on the stories of real life women, Spencer’s role, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) and Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson) made remarkable accomplishments against all odds and breaking barriers when they  helped America win the space race that paved the way for future generations.

Adidas Originals by Pharrell Williams – Supershell

After the success of Supercolor, a concept that captured the attention of the world, Pharrell Williams returns with Supershell. Once again transforming the iconic Superstar model, Pharrell has collaborated with friends and creatives from around the world to bring a new chapter of the Superstar to life.

Artwork Collection

What does it mean to be a Superstar?

adidas Originals questions what it means to be a superstar in 2015

When the Superstar shoe was first launched by adidas back in 1969, the word ‘Superstar’ was unambiguous. Today, the word has been corrupted to the point of confusion. So this year adidas

Originals sets out to question what it means to be a superstar.

Pharrell Williams and adidas Celebrate Collaboration in LA

adidas hosted an intimate dinner at Hinoki & The Bird in Century City, Los Angeles to celebrate their recent collaboration with Pharrell Williams. In attendance were Pharrell’s friends including Khloe Kardashian and fellow judge from “The Voice” Gwen Stefani, as well as celebrated Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and adidas Creative Director Dirk Schoenberger. 

Guests such as Ellen Pompeo, A$AP Ferg, Samantha Ronson, Hans Zimmer and Shae Haley of N.E.R.D., dined on a menu specially created for the evening while enjoying a set of music spun by DJ D-Nice. 

This latest edition of the collaboration features a collection of colorful track jackets and Stan Smith shoes, both featuring a fun polka dot motif. Additional new styles from the ongoing collaboration built on a vibrant sense of optimism and the importance of equality will arrive in stores throughout 2015.