Fresh off the back of launching their sell-out Korea exclusive capsule earlier this year, adidas Originals and Thug Club have come together once again to present their first global head to toe collaborative collection – bringing the distinct aesthetic vision to a worldwide audience.
Established in 2018, Thug Club draws inspiration from the complexities of everyday life, seamlessly blending the vibrant essence of hip-hop and chopper bike culture. Disrupting existing paradigms within fashion, the label has built an irreverent community on the principles of authentic self expression and sartorial freedom. Renowned for its avant-garde aesthetics, Thug Club has emerged as a leading voice for a generation that refuses to be boxed in.
Aiming to boldly subvert the traditional aesthetic codes of sport, adidas Originals x Thug Club Fall/Winter 2025 sees the Three Stripes’ DNA recoded through the lens of Korean streetwear’s defiant aesthetics.
Medieval inspiration collides with fencing modern Duelists – masters of the blade with confidence, creativity, and style – as one of adidas’ most iconic silhouettes is reinterpreted to create the Superstar Boot Luxe TB sneaker featuring a custom shell-toe, leather upper, and metal emblem. Fencing and combat then take center stage as the GSG9 Boot is reimagined with an asymmetric toe cap, an overdyed suede, leather, and cordura upper, as well as a metal Thug Club emblem.
The apparel offering also carries duelists references, and features garment wash applied sweat hoodie, sweat pants, and t-shirts, as well as trackpants, tracktops, and jackets, all bearing the brand’s signature metal emblem as a finish. The collection is then completed with a washed cap with faux-leather Three Stripes and a padded bag.
Arriving on October 20th, 2025 , the Fall/Winter 2025 adidas Originals x Thug Club collection is available on adidas.com, Confirmed, and through select retailers. Staying true to the brand’s roots, the global launch will include Korea Exclusive pieces.
About adidas Originals
Inspired by the rich sporting heritage of adidas - one of the world’s leading sports brands and a global designer and developer of athletic footwear and apparel - adidas Originals is a lifestyle brand founded in 2001. With the adidas archive at its foundation, adidas Originals continues to evolve the brand’s legacy through its commitment to product innovation and its ability to filter the creativity and courage found on the courts and sporting arenas through the lens of contemporary youth culture. Marked by the iconic Trefoil logo that was first used in 1972 and championed by those that continue to shape and define creative culture, adidas Originals continues to lead the way as the pioneering sportswear brand for the street.
About Thug Club
Thug Club is a local streetwear brand that presents disruptive products based on a distinct design identity. Incorporating elements of Korean heritage, Thug Club is redefining the standard for luxury streetwear, capturing attention both in Korea and around the world.