Latest news with #WalesBonner
Elle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Wales Bonner Says Your Summer Sneakers Will Be Covered In Sequins
Here's a trend we didn't really see coming: summer sequins. Earlier this month both Dakota Johnson and Daisy Edgar Jones stepped out at various Cannes events in gritty-hued sequins, both from Gucci. And while we thought this was a red carpet only trend, Wales Bonner and Adidas's latest collaboration has proven otherwise. FIND OUT MORE AT ELLE COLLECTIVE In a first for the fairly long-standing collaboration (since 2020) Wales Bonner has designed an entirely new trainer silhouette, rather than reimagining an Adidas classic. For the SS25 collection the 2022 Independent British Brand Fashion Award winning brand has created the WB Karintha and released it in two fabrications. Featuring a low profile, wrap around sole and iconic three stripe insignia, the WB Karintha comes in a toffee-hued suede (suede flats are a trend we saw coming FYI) and a chocolate coloured satin and sequin fabrication. Stride confidently with the adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Sequin Karintha Lo Shoes, a standout collaboration that fuses elevated craftsmanship and contemporary flair. Adorned with the iconic logos on the tongue, showcasing the co-collaboration. From daytime chic to evening occasions, these low-top trainers make a fashion-forward statement. Product Highlights: - Designed with the signature 3 stripes, synonymous with heritage and sporty style. - Embellished with sequins all over, creating a stylish and eye-catching finish. - Composition: Upper: textile. Lining: textile. Sole: rubber. - Care: Refer to product label. You read that right, this is a summer sneaker that we might more closely associate with a Christmas soiree. Nonetheless, the style is selling out at juggernaut speed, following in the footsteps of every hypey Wales Bonner x Adidas trainer that has come before. A brief look on resale sites will tell you just how highly-prized these sneaker drops are, with the fruit of collaboration's past selling consistently in the hundreds. We're of the belief sequins pair particularly well with denim, but whether you're keen to wear with vintage Levi's or you're a spoilsport hoping to make money on resale, these new trainers are surely a wise investment. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
Graziadaily
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Wales Bonner's New Adidas Collection Includes The Best Trainers We've Seen Since Sambas
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.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sequins Sneakers For Men? YES, Say Wales Bonner and Adidas
Sequins, to me, bring to mind Preston prosecco mums at their work Christmas dos. The clad-in-Wallis types that do a lot of pointing and clapping when 'Rock DJ' plays in Yates. So, when bellwether Grace Wales Bonner announced she'd be using the shiny ornaments to refresh the sneaker side of her Adidas collaboration for its fifth year, I was both apprehensive and intrigued. A year on from the shoe's reveal at the British designer's Paris Fashion Week spring/summer 2025 runway shoe, I've decided she successfully forecasted the sartorial spirit once again. A pair of glimmering low-tops are exactly what's needed to complement my everyday summer '25 ensemble of flared jeans, a suede jacket and a pair of aviators. And perhaps, on my birthday, a Dries Van Noten sequin shirt (the Belgian label is always perennially ahead of the curve.) The brand-new silhouette – which will also release in a brown suede – isn't a Samba, an SL 72 or an SL 76 (shoes seen in previous drops), but a brand-new model called the Karintha. As far as one can tell, it's named after a short vignette in Jean Toomer's Cane novel centred on a young, beautiful Black woman who grew up too fast. The form is rooted in Adidas history, concurrently calling back to the Seventies and the Noughties to charm to contemporary consumers. Its key elements are an elongated and embroidered tongue, an undulating midsole and a diamond pattern traction undersole. The sequin pairs – the ones we're telling you, you want – are set to be limited, so make sure to gatekeep them from the northern mums. Robbie is touring this summer, remember. Stay tuned for more details on the Wales Bonner x Adidas Karintha release. You Might Also Like The Best Men's Sunglasses For Summer '19 There's A Smartwatch For Every Sort Of Guy What You Should Buy For Your Groomsmen (And What They Really Want)
Hypebeast
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Wales Bonner x adidas Originals SS25 Offers Pared-Back Classics & New Footwear
Wales Bonnerandadidas Originalshave unveiled their highly anticipated SS25 collection, which includes the sequinned WB Karintha and two classic adidas models with elevated details. The partners also expand their growing line of athletic and lifestyle apparel, focusing on elegant summer staples with subtle coastal touches. Comprising matching lightweight anoraks and shorts, tracksuits, hoodies, polos, t-shirts, and skirts, the range marks a more refined capsule from the collaborators, known for bold patterns and flamboyant materials. Led by hues of black, red, green, and blue, the collection is focused on solid colors outside of adidas's striped motifs. Standing out is the black anorak, featuring a roomy front pocket and lace-up closure with duo-tone laces and leather embellishments. Elsewhere, a lightweight anorak boasts an asymmetrical placket and bungee cord waistband. More expressive styles are represented by a red track hoodie and shorts, finished with the classic three-stripe motif and a vintage WB Club emblem. The all-new WB Karintha is offered in a brown suede variant in addition to the brown sequinned model, both teased during Wales Bonner's SS25 runway show. Updated icons include the classic Superstar Hi, reimagined with contrasting suede uppers and stark white toe boxes, and the Adilette, featuring a bohemian woven upper crafted in Brazil. To top the collection, two sizes of the suede bowling bag and striped athletic socks are adorned with Wales Bonner and adidas logos. The Wales Bonner x adidas Originals SS25 collection is set for release on May 28 at theadidas web store, the Confirmed app, and through select retailers.
Hypebeast
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Official Look at the Wales Bonner x adidas Originals Superstar Hi Collaboration
Name:Wales Bonner x adidas Originals Superstar HiColorway:TBCSKU:JR0217, JQ7633MSRP:TBCRelease Date:2025Where to Buy:adidas Official images ofWales Bonnerandadidas'SuperstarHi shoes have emerged. The model was first seen at Bonner'sSS25 runway, alongside thesequin-covered Karintha sneaker, as well as other upcoming collaborative footwear with adidas. The Superstar Hi silhouettes are offered in two colorways, spanning a soft tan brown and light stone gray. It features a high-top design, with the upper and tongue crafted from smooth suede. Dotted perforations are implemented in place of adidas' hallmark 3-Stripes to create a slanted stripe-like design. Branding is kept to a minimum. A reflective gold-tone foil-stamped logo, combining both the Wales Bonner and adidas names, appears on the tongue of each shoe. Additionally, a small Wales Bonner logo is subtly placed near the heel on the outward-facing sides. The brown colorway is complemented by matching brown shoelaces, while the gray version features contrasting white laces. Both models are finished with the classic adidas shell toe in a cream hue, which extends to a tonal outsole.
