The ongoing collaboration between visionary designer Grace Wales Bonner and sportswear giant adidas Originals, which began in 2020, has become a defining force in contemporary fashion, most notably through the reimagining of the classic adidas Samba silhouette. Her versions of the Samba played a significant role in the silhouette’s modern resurgence, even though her initial foray into the adidas partnership saw her reinterpreting other iconic models like the SL72 and the Gazelle. All of this creative momentum culminates in the recently released Spring/Summer 2025 (SS25) collection.

Drawing inspiration from the kinetic energy of port towns and seaside life, the campaign—featuring Brazilian footballer Raphinha—captures a breezy openness and soulful movement, This SS25 collection marks a pivotal evolution in the Wales Bonner x adidas narrative.

Grace Wales Bonner’s Spring/Summer 2025 (SS25) collaboration with adidas Originals marks a significant evolution in their partnership as she introduced her first entirely original sneaker design “Karintha”

Named after a character in Jean Toomer’s 1923 novel Cane, the Karintha blends elements from classic adidas designs with Bonner’s mainline aesthetics.

The collection also debuts the Superstar Hi, a fresh take on the classic shell-toe silhouette. This high-top iteration features deconstructed suede uppers, perforated three-stripe detailing, and faux-aged “Wonder White” accents. Available in “Mist Stone” grey and “Wheat Brown” colorways.