Wales Bonner's New Adidas Collection Includes The Best Trainers We've Seen Since Sambas

Graziadaily

5 days ago

Grace Wales Bonner's influence may be somewhat quieter than some of her fellow fashion designers, but that does not mean it's any less significant. Just last month, the London-based designer made her Met Gala debut, dressing FKA Twigs, Lewis Hamilton and Jeff Goldblum, among others. Now, she is launching the latest instalment in her ongoing partnership with adidas Originals – and the trainers may well sell out even faster than the Sambas included in the last drop of Wales Bonner x adidas.
While previous drops of this collaboration have included Wales Bonner's take on an existing adidas shoe shape, the spring/summer 2025 drop – which launches today – boasts an entirely original new silhouette: the Karintha. Drawing on classic adidas trainers, this pair is available in light brown suede or in brown sequins with the signature adidas stripes as an added detail. Sparkly trainers may not have been on your 2025 wish list but they certainly will be now. Gavi Weiss, Grazia's fashion assistant, tried them on for size and says: 'When I heard the words sequin trainers, my mind conjured images of a glittery pair of Skechers I wore as a child, which is vaguely horrifying. Of course, Wales Bonner is never anything less than super-chic, so I shouldn't be surprised that I fell in love with these shoes on sight. I love them with ankle socks and summer dresses.' 1.
adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Karintha Lo
Sure to sell out, buy these sparkly trainers while you still can and wear with everything from short summer dresses to your favourite jeans.
There's also a Wales Bonner spin on adidas Superstars, which come high-topped with a thinner outsole and a suede upper, with the stripes realised as perforated lines. As always, the other accessories are similarly covetable, particularly the two bags in the collection. The socks, too, will undoubtedly sell out super-quickly.
Wales Bonner says she wanted to evoke 'a world where the energy of the city meets the allure of the coast,' which can be seen in the relaxed silhouettes of chic tracksuits, hoodies, polo tops and tees. Given that styles from previous Wales Bonner x adidas collections have gone onto re-sale sites for more than their original price, you'll need to be quick to secure your favourite pieces. 2.
adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Karintha Lo in Brown Suede
The brown suede version of the Karintha trainers taps into the collective obsession for all things suede this season. 3.
adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Adilette Slides
adidas' signature slides have received the Wales Bonner treatment, too; the woven footstrap is handcrafted in Brazil. 4.
adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Bag Small
With its embossed gold foil logos, metal studs and a detachable shoulder strap, this leather bag will surely be a best-seller from the collection. 5.
adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Short Socks
Always one of the first items to sell out, Wales Bonner's adidas socks come in a pack of two. 6.
adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Superstar Hi
Wales Bonner's hi-top take on the Superstar is super-chic. 7.
adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Satin Hoodie
Upgrade your old hoodie with Wales Bonner's satin version. It has contrast piping at the shoulders, reflective drawcords and embroidered logos. 8.
adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Pique Track Pants
With a straight, slightly cropped fit, these trousers will look great with a classic white tee and your Wales Bonner trainers, naturally. 9.
adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Terry Polo
This will be the hardest-working top in your summer wardrobe. 10.
adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Satin Skirt
This, plus a tucked-in tank top with flat sandals, is all you need for an ideal summer outfit. 11.
adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Track Hoodie
A classic zip-through hoodie suddenly looks so much more appealing when in the hands of Wales Bonner. 12.
adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Knit T Shirt
Throw over vest tops with white jeans for city days or wear over swimwear when on the beach.
Hannah Banks-Walker is Grazia's head of fashion commerce. She has previously written for the likes of Harper's Bazaar, The Financial Times, Glamour, Stylist, The Telegraph, Red, i-D and The Pool on everything from fashion to curly hair (hi!) to the patriarchy. Not necessarily in that order. Find her on Instagram and Twitter . But please don't look for her MySpace profile, which until now was the last time she wrote about herself in the third person.