Adidas Originals and Japanese streetwear label NEIGHBORHOOD join forces for another new capsule collection this season. NEIGHBORHOOD founder, Shinsuke Takizawa brings his unparalleled design perspective to a range of street-level sportswear pieces. The range presents pure 3-stripes design in Takizawa’s familiar monochrome aesthetic, in strictly premium constructions. The collection is inspired by the NEIGHBORHOOD label’s trademark of mixing both elements of vintage and street culture, the adidas Originals by NEIGHBORHOOD SS18 range redefines sportswear design towards a more rough and rugged look.
With attention to detail, T-shirts, sweats, track pants, and outerwear are elevated through razor-sharp assemblage, a motif emblem that Japanese samurais uphold and incorporate essential collaborative branding. Classic pieces such as Game Jersey and Commander Sweat introduce subtle adjustments to familiar sportswear essentials, whilst headline pieces like the Riders Track Jacket, a modern interpretation of NEIGHBORHOOD’s iconic ‘Thunderbolt’ jacket and Shorts pay homage to functional motorcycle gear through quilted embroidered details, D-ring hardware, and reference. The NH M-51 Jacket combines classic NEIGHBORHOOD treatments, nostalgic references, and raw technical sportswear design to create a pure expression of the original adidas Originals by NEIGHBORHOOD ethos.
Accompanying the apparel line, four exclusive footwear will be released, reuniting 3-stripes silhouettes from the past and for the future. The collaboration’s take on the Gazelle and I-5923 silhouette stay true to NEIGHBORHOOD’s blacked-out aesthetic, combining Primeknit constructions with premium suede overlays and co-branded details to create understated approaches to straightforward 3-stripes designs. A new take on the NMD_R1 is adorned with a striking geometric pattern, along with a TPU sheet decorated with serrated details, transforming the original NMD model into an entirely new, NEIGHBORHOOD-exclusive silhouette. The collaboration introduces the Chop Shop NBHD, a brand new silhouette created exclusively for the adidas Originals by NEIGHBORHOOD collaboration, combining vintage and adidas Originals shoe-inspired upper design with a BOOST™ midsole to present Shinsuke Takizawa’s aesthetic in an entirely new light.
Looking at the bigger picture, the collaboration is arguably the most comprehensive presentation from adidas Originals by NEIGHBORHOOD yet, encapsulating the individual spirit of each brand through the true spirit of collaboration. The adidas Originals by NEIGHBORHOOD collection will be available exclusively at Crossover Sunway and online this February 24th, Saturday. If you were wondering about the price point for this collection, the retail price range for this collection ranges from RM329 to RM1199.
