adidas Originals x Star Wars SS10 launches January 15th in Singapore
PRESS: Global streetwear icon adidas Originals is proud to announce a unique collaboration with one of the world’s best known and loved brand marks: STAR WARS™. This stellar Spring/Summer 2010 collection fuses iconic STAR WARS™ characters and scenes with classic adidas Originals footwear and apparel silhouettes. [CLICK THRU for the rest of the press-release, including product-details and images of the sneaks to come!]
[Previously blogged about here / tagged] The nigh-anticipated Star Wars line with adidas Originals will launch worldwide on January 15th, 2010 (8pm in Singapore) at the adidas Originals stores, as well as at independent stores carrying the groundbreaking collection, including:
- Adidas Originals @ Pacific Plaza & Iluma
(Pacific Plaza #01-09 // Tel: 6238 6388; Iluma #01-04 // Tel: 6509 9956)
- LE Vault @ 313 Sommerset
- Leftfoot @ The Cathay
PRESS-CONTINUED: This collaboration between adidas Originals and Lucasfilm Ltd. “has been an exciting process,” according to Ben Pruess, adidas Originals VP of Product Marketing. “To work with Lucasfilm in bringing a timeless story to life on our products is great. Like adidas Originals, the STAR WARS™ brand has a long and rich history of being a leader, leaving an indelible mark on pop culture. For fans of the films, sneaker heads or those that love fun and fresh designs, the collection gives you the chance to find the force or join the dark side.”
[14 x images in slideshow-above / CLICK for full-screen viewing]
Inspired by the galactic saga, the STAR WARS™ collection consists of limited edition as well as mass distribution footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids. Classic adidas Originals track tops and several legendary sneaker styles are represented with characters and scenes from the epic saga in reinterpreted versions.
Expect to see Darth Vader and Stormtrooper graphics on select iconic Originals styles. Other key STAR WARS™ characters and memorable moments from the films will also be represented in innovative, cool ways.
[Famous Scenes Micropacer]
(only 14 pairs available in Singapore)
- Features famous scenes from the film, in photo print
- Hidden details on the underside of the microprocessor and underneath the lace cover
- Combination goat leather, reflective overlays and photo print imagery.
[Darth Vader ZX8000]
- Tongue and outsole logo features Darth Vaders ominous profile
- Exterior of the shoe is inspired by Darth Vader’s armour
[Stormtrooper Superskate Mid]
- Classic skate shoe from the 70’s features the Stormtrooper profile image on the tongue label.
- Shoe pattern on back heel has been redesigned to emulate Stormtroopers front mask
- Patent, smoother leather construction combined with textile detailing inspired by the Stormtrooper body armour.
[Yoda ZX 700 Boat]
- The ZX 700 Boat shoe is a classic 70’s silhouette and ideal for a Yoda interpretation
- Earthy colours and natural materials are used in detailing to represent Yoda’s appearance
- Tongue logo features Yoda’s profile.
[Luke Sky Walker S.W]
- The S.W. is a tribute to both the Skywalker 80’s shoe as well as the Jedi Knight, Luke Skywalker
- Materials feature leather and textile fabric, modelled after Luke’s orange X-wing starfighter suit
- Tongue logo features Luke’s cockpit profile with Rebel helmet.
[Princess Leia Game Mid Women’s]
- Inspired by Princess Leia in one of her iconic outfits – the Jabba Slave bikini
- Tongue logo with Princess Leia graphic.
[Darth Vader Superstar Track Top]
- Celebrating the iconic superstar TT track top with Darth Vadar inspiration from the Star Wars saga
- Taking inspiration from Darth Vader outfit with a detachable cape with chain, detachable hood, detachable “breastplate” with print and embroidery details; with a Darth Vader printed grapic on reverse.
- Star Wars & adidas Originals sign off on embroidered sleeve.
“THE FORCE WILL BE WITH YOU…ALWAYS.” – Obi-wan Kenobi
(Cheers for the headsup, Zaki!)
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