ADIDAS FRESH KICKS & FASHION:

After working together as part of the adidas Consortium Sneaker Exchange, adidas Originals and UNITED ARROWS & SONS have revealed another collaboration. The new capsule sees the Japanese brand look into the adidas archives for inspiration, with classic sportswear apparel reworked and updated.

Key pieces in the collection include a coach jacket that features large 3-Stripe branding across the shoulder, as well an athletic T-shirt featuring an all-over dual branding print. Other pieces in the collection include tracksuits and a suit that mixes sports and tailoring influences. The branding for the collection was designed by Japanese artist Kosuke Kawamura, who reinterpreted each brand’s logo using his “shredding” technique.

As well as the apparel offering, the collaboration also sees United Arrows & Sons take on two adidas silhouettes: the NMD_R2 and NMD_CS1. Both silhouettes come in a light grey colorway, with the NMD_R2 featuring contrasting heel patches and laces. The NMD_CS1 has a marled fabric construction atop the BOOST tooling. Both shoes are then finished with collaborative branding details and 3-Stripe markings which are only visible under flash.

The collection — which is modelled by footballer Kasper Dolberg — is set to drop at select retailers such as END. on January 20. In other adidas Originals news, take a first look at the Dragon Ball Z capsule that is slated to drop later this year.

Late last year, famed sneaker insider Yeezy Mafia announced an upcoming collaboration between adidas and anime Dragon Ball Z would be releasing sometime this year incorporating seven special edition sneakers to represent each of the Dragon Balls.

Now some images of the impending teamup have surfaced. Thanks to popular Instagram page What Drops Next, we have two reported images of the Dragon Ball Z x adidas shoes collab. In the first picture, the adidas Yung-1 gets a Frieza-inspired makeover, incorporating the villain’s trademark colors. The second picture showcases the adidas Prophere deckedout in a Cell-inspired makeover. The silhouette features a green-speckled pattern with purple accents and detailing.

It is believed a shoe for the characters Mr. Popo, Yajirobe, Tenshinhan and Mr. Satan are also in the works.

adidas’ NMD R1 silhouette surfaced quite a bit over the past few weeks — showing up in a series of decorative Primeknit-constructed renditions. The Three Stripes brand is now looking to rework its famed model in what is believed to be called the “Blizzard” colorway. White and grey mesh along the shoe’s upper — creating a winterized icy aesthetic, which sits atop a clean white BOOST midsole and black outsole. Additional hits of grey land on the EVA inserts and tongue branding — helping to solidify the shoe’s seasonal appeal.

Although price has still yet to be confirmed, the new adidas NMD R1 is expected to hit select carriers sometime in February. Be sure to check back for full details.