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The National
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
The adidas Samba trainer gets a Dubai makeover with Dream Girl Tailors collaboration
The adidas Samba is getting a Dubai upgrade this weekend, thanks to Dream Girl Tailors in Satwa. It's the first of a set of new collaborations between the German sportswear giant and small businesses in the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia. The Loomhead Collection is the result of a partnership between adidas and local artisans from Dubai, Cairo and Riyadh who were each asked to design a pair of trainers and create shoelaces inspired by their respective cities. In Dubai, that honour has gone to Dream Girl Tailors in Satwa. It has crafted laces in multiple tones of green, blue and white. The special-edition shoe features 'Al Fahidi' stamped in gold on the side, along with the shop's co-ordinates. The collection is strictly limited-edition but will be available to buy at Dream Girl Tailors on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20. Purchasing the Samba OG or Handball Spezial during the event includes the exclusive shoelaces and an invite to add one-of-a-kind Loomhood customisations. The trainers will also be made available at the adidas Originals store in Dubai Mall from April 21 to April 30. Elsewhere in the region, Riyadh's version will be available at Riyadh Park Mall from April 21 to April 30, while in Cairo, the Egyptian version can be found at Maison 69 from April 24 to April 30. This latest collaboration comes nearly three years after the viral adidas x Ravi trainer. Designed to celebrate under-the-radar establishments that give cities their personality, the project paired adidas with small eateries and cafes around the world. Co-designed with Dubai's much-loved Ravi Restaurant, the green-and-cream Samba featured best-selling dishes printed on the tongue and the number 44 on the side, marking how long the restaurant had been in business. Vicki Fitzsimons, senior brand director at adidas Mena, told The National at the time: 'Our e-commerce site sold out within hours of launch and some fashion retailers sold out within minutes, which is a true testament to the significance of Ravi Restaurant in Dubai.' Can the Dream Girl Tailors edition, and those in Cairo and Riyadh, spark the same kind of frenzy? Time will tell.
What's On
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
adidas reveals new Dubai-inspired collaboration with local tailors
Say hello to the Loomhood Collection by adidas Dubai… If you've grown up kicking up dust in the winding lanes and hidden corners of Dubai, you'll get this one. Adding to the list of epic regional collaborations to come out of this part of the world, adidas has revealed a brand new collection, inspired by what has become a vital part of expat life in Dubai – the tailor. The desis will know, the tailor is essentially a part of your family. Finding a good tailor is up there with finding a good family doctor, a dentist, a barber when you move to a new city. Here in Dubai, the honeycomb-esque concentration of the South Asian community has given birth to a mind-boggling variety of threads. Enter: the Loomhood Collection, a celebration of an art not of this land, a culture now deeply woven within this society and a romance of originality found in few. Created by adidas in collaboration with local neighbourhood outlet Dream Girl Tailors, these new iterations of the Samba and the Spezials bring together two icons of different makes. Long-time residents of the areas of Al Fahidi and Meena Bazaar will know Dream Girl Tailors – they've become beloved local craftsmen who bring to life the unique visions of their clientele, a spirit that echoes like that of being an adidas Original. The Loomhood Collection has in every stitch, the truth of what it means to be a part of Al Fahidi, to live there, grow up there, come of age there, scout it's small streets and big dreams. Straight from the hands of artisans onto the feet of street icons, this collection is a cut of Dubai's culture and heritage, fused with modern design and fresh appeal. The body remains the same, the laces get a colourful, artisan-made makeover. Fabric laces made out of stunning technicolour prints dress up the otherwise classical design, and you've got a pair of kicks that are truly you . People forge familial bonds with their tailors – my tailor has been stitching for my family for the past 10 years and has seen me transform from a bespectacled, scrawny pre-teen to a married woman, arriving one day with wedding outfits to be made. A tender moment – but that is the beauty of it. The Loomhood Collection is an ode to all that, a salute to the warmth these craftsmen inject into pieces for sometimes strangers, and a subtle nod at the magic of Dubai. Early access 11am April 19th at Dream Girls Tailors shop and at adidas store Dubai Mall from April 21st… @adidasdubai Images: Socials > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
