- adidas Originals teams up with Edison Chen’s CLOT and BAPE® to create a radical, culture-bridging redesign of the classic Superstar sneaker.
- The shoe features a premium off-white leather upper, olive cargo accents, and a bold fusion of CLOT’s Silk Royale pattern with BAPE®’s First Camo, all atop a completely reworked sand-colored ripple sole.
- The CLOT x x adidas Superstar launches globally on December 5, 2025 for $220 USD at select retailers and adidas.com.
adidas Originals announces a groundbreaking three-way collaboration bringing together CLOT by Edison Chen and BAPE® for a radical reimagining of the iconic Superstar silhouette. This partnership unites three of the fashion world's most influential creators in a design that bridges Eastern and Western aesthetics while pushing the boundaries of contemporary sneaker culture.
Edison Chen's CLOT has built its legacy on bridging cultures and redefining streetwear through innovative design. His reinterpretation of the Superstar, which began in 2024, continues with this collaboration, a testament to cultural storytelling and design innovation. By placing a premium upper atop a radically different sole, Chen challenges conventional sneaker construction while honoring the heritage of adidas Originals.
BAPE®, a long-time adidas collaborator, is globally recognized for its disruptive streetwear and signature camo print. In this collaboration, CLOT's refined craftsmanship and BAPE®'s bold visual identity converge to create an elevated statement piece that embodies fearless expression and transcends traditional streetwear.
At the heart of this release is a reimagined Superstar where Edison Chen transforms the classic silhouette into a premium, future-forward design. The sneaker features an off-white premium leather upper with stitched ridges, complemented by olive cargo acce nts that add utility-inspired depth. BAPE®'s First Camo with CLOT Silk Royale pattern - featured on the 3-Stripes, STA logo, and heel mustache - creates a striking visual statement, while a unique sand-colored ripple sole with sawtooth tooling completely redefines the Superstar's profile.
The design preserves the iconic shell toe while introducing contrasting elements that showcase the creative merger of both brands. The heel mustache, STA logo, and stripes feature a fusion of BAPE®'s First Camo and CLOT's embossed Silk Royale all-over print, symbolizing the seamless integration of both brand identities. Subtle debossed BAPE® and CLOT branding add a refined finish, while collectible lace deubrés reading "CLOT" and "BAPE®" complete the premium details.
The CLOT x BAPE® Superstar by Edison Chen will be available globally on December 5, 2025 at select retailers and adidas.com, retailing for $220 USD.
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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 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 Edison Chen
Edison Chen is a leading cultural force internationally thanks to his all-encompassing approach towards fashion, art, music and more. Since breaking out in 2000, he has starred in some of Hong Kong’s most influential films, as well as building a successful career in the music industry. Never one to rest on his laurels when it comes to creative expression, Edison founded CLOT in 2003 as a Hong Kong-based streetwear label with the aim of bridging the East and the West through thoughtfully designed apparel and goods. As CLOT’s Creative Director, Edison has crafted a uniquely recognizable aesthetic that seamlessly marries Chinese traditional motifs with contemporary streetwear, in the process partnering with esteemed international brands to create sold-out collaborative designs.
Under Edison’s tenure, CLOT has also spun off into CLOTTEE, a diffusion line inspired by the energy of the newer generations, and JUICE STORE, an all-encompassing fashion and lifestyle store that maintains a presence in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Chengdu, and Guangzhou. CLOT has also previously exhibited at New York and Paris Fashion Week.
About CLOT®
First established in 2003, CLOT is a pioneering streetwear label and the brainchild of Edison Chen. Conceived from the desire to bridge East and West through thoughtfully-designed apparel and goods, the brand takes its Chinese roots to a worldwide stage, modernizing, reinterpreting, and splices motifs from traditional Chinese culture with bold graphics, exaggerated silhouettes, and a dynamic energy reflective of the new youth of Asia. CLOT has since partnered with leading global brands in various genres to create sold-out collaborations, solidifying its international presence in the process.
CLOT's vision for a borderless culture of streetwear is further manifested in JUICE, a fashion and lifestyle retailer that expresses an all-encompassing aesthetic through its curation of apparel, home goods, and more. Located in major cities around the world, JUICE can be found in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Taipei, Taichung and online.
ABOUT A BATHING APE®
A BATHING APE® (BAPE®) exists to challenge expectations, champion outliers, and elevate expression. BAPE® pushes the boundaries of fearless expression. Born in the heart of Harajuku, Japan in 1993, BAPE® has been a symbol of Japanese street fashion for more than 30 years. BAPE® is known for its iconic motifs, original patterns, and characters such as the “APE HEAD,” “BAPE CAMO,” and “BABY MILO,” and more.
With over 40 stores globally, BAPE® is a worldwide beacon of elevated streetwear. To serve the dimensions of its growing community, the brand has created expanded lines, including “MR. BATHING APE,” “AAPE BY A BATHING APE®,” “BAPY®,” “APEE,” and “BAPE BLACK®”. Beyond apparel, BAPE® creates art, furniture, toys, and more, allowing fans to experience the brand in every aspect of their life. BAPE® continues to push the boundaries of expression through its products and product lines, co- creating with brands and creatives, shaping culture, and elevating creativity across the pillars of fashion, art, and music. BE FEARLESS.