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 Emanuel Collection Release Date

Look for the adidas Originals by Eric Emanuel Collection to release on December 7th at select retailers and adidas.com.