Eric Emanuel’s first foray into fashion was intrinsically tied to the sports world, and the teams, uniforms and logos that have become such a big part of popular culture. Creating custom versions of iconic jerseys, Emanuel quickly garnered the attention of celebrity clients and style influencers alike. This first collaboration with adidas sees the New York designer delving into the Originals archive, drawing on some of the most iconic adidas designs in b-ball history.
Working with a majestic color palette of vibrant Golds, Deep Reds and soft Whites, the capsule collection features two distinct footwear styles and a fashion-forward take on court-side clothing. For the footwear, Emanuel concentrated on an iconic, contemporary update of Kobe Bryant’s KB8 from the late nineties, known as the Crazy. This version features full leather uppers and Boost technology on the midsole, its maroon colorway given extra flair thanks to shocking Pink accents.
The second shoe is a reworking of a timeless 80s classic, the Rivalry Hi. Full grain leathers sit alongside perforated nubuck on the uppers, the luxurious materials are highlighted by the understated cream colorway and flashes of Gold and Pink.
The apparel pieces mirror the colors of the footwear to evoke the uniformity of the most iconic basketball team outfits, recast for the streets.
adidas Originals Eric Manuel Collection Release Date
You can expect the adidas Originals Eric Emanuel Collection to release at select retailers including online at adidas.com on December 7th. Retail price for the Crazy BYW is $200 while the Rivalry Hi will cost you $190.
Eric Emanuel x adidas Crazy BYW
Color: Maroon/Cream White/Real Pink
Release Date: December 7, 2018
Style Number: BD7242
Price: $200
Eric Emanuel x adidas Rivalry Hi
Color: Crystal White/Night Red-Real Pink-Bold Gold
Release Date: December 7, 2018
Style Number: G25836
Price: $190
