adidas x PHILLLLLTHY
NMD S1
With a history of collaborating alongside the future of creators across arts and practices, adidas and PHILLLLLTHY come together to produce a unique offering of craftsmanship meets imperfection with the PHILLLLLTHY X NMD_S1.
The New York designer’s multi-faceted approach to customization has inspired a very special sneaker - a premium NMD treated to an unseen colorway, layered with textured materials.
We want to create energy around an exciting partnership and a unique product by telling the story of Philllllthy’s creation, honoring the do-it-yourself ethos of a talented name in the streetwear scene, and the techniques behind his handmade aesthetic.
The upper offers a black and cream knit with hits of indigo blue. The laces themselves are also indigo. On the collar lies a soft gray to even out the palette. Above the gum outsole lies a contrasted white boost midsole. The final product is adaptable, in both styling and function – a marker or indication of “in the now” for any wearer.