Italian artist Fakso is one of the five international artists to be included in the adidas Five-Two 3 collection. Unlike the other artist in the collection Fakso is a photographer and he has translated the medium on a pair of adidas Nizza High. The kicks come in black colorway with yellow sun accents and prominently features a photo print of subway car. Unlike many sneakers, which feature a distinct color on the top lace loop, Fakso placed a touch of contrasting yellow on the bottom lace loop. The sneakers are now available at SNS.
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adidas Originals Samba x Madaski | Five-Two 3 Artist Series
Monday, November 9th, 2009 | Posted in AdidasLast month we posted the adidas Samba designed by Japanese born artist Madsaki. The sneakers are part of the adidas Originals Five-Two 3 Artists collection. Today we have closer look at the sneaker that comes in black with upper with touches of white, grey and gold.
The sneaker comes in sea snakeskin leather upper with suede on the toe and leather on the flap. The sneakers were designed with cycling in mind as Madaski wore the kicks while working as a bike messenger in NYC.
The sneakers have been treated to be waterproof and have an insole that resists odor and bacteria.
The adidas Originals Five-Two 3 Artist collection also includes the following:
adidas Forum Mid x Dalek | Five-Two 3 Artist Series
adidas Superstar 80 x Pochoir | Five-Two 3 Artist Series
adidas Stan Smith 80 x KRSN | Five-Two 3
The four sneakers are now available at SNS.
adidas Superstar 80 x Pochoir | Five-Two 3 Artist Series
Saturday, November 7th, 2009 | Posted in AdidasLondon based street artist Pochoir has been recruited to take part in the adidas Five-Two 3 Artist collection, which includes a global list of participants.
Pochoir styled the adidas Superstar 80 in a grey base with three stripes styled to look like they where stenciled on the kicks. The sneakers also feature a number of other elements, which reference London, Pochoir and street art.
You can find the entire collection now at Sneakers N' Stuff.
adidas Five-Two 3 “Art” Pack
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 | Posted in AdidasThe adidas Five-Two 3 collection is a continuing series of releases of classic adidas models created using a given theme. The series was created to mark the 60th anniversary of the adidas trademark.
The latest Five-Two 3 collection features the typical five classic models including the adidas Samba, adidas Superstar, adidas Stan Smith, adidas Forum and adidas Nizza.
The pack is themed around various art mediums including the Samba in a sketched look. The adidas Superstar Track Top is also included in the pack.
Check your local sneaker shops for availability.
adidas Five-Two 3 Stan Smith 80 x Maharishi
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 | Posted in AdidasFrom the adidas Five-Two 3 "Brand" Collection comes a pair of Stan Smith 80 styled by British fashion label Maharishi. The kicks are constructed in light blue canvas with the heel in navy blue leather and red accents. The kicks have now released and are available at Paris based Colette for 150 euros.
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adidas Forum Mid x Nom de Guerre | Five-Two 3
Saturday, July 25th, 2009 | Posted in AdidasFashion label Nom De Guerre has restyled the classic basketball sneaker, adidas Forum for the adidas Five-Two 3 "Brand Collection". The collection includes four other fashion labels from around the globe recruited to mark the 60th anniversary of adidas trademark.
Out of the five sneakers that make up the adidas Five-Two 3 "Brand Collection', Nom De Guerre's entry is the boldest. The kicks are inspired by vintage U.S. Military combat boots. The kicks most eye-catching element is their zip-up lace guard. The kicks is colored in shades of grey with white on strap and heel a reference to bandages.
The sneakers are set to release this coming August 2009.
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adidas Forum High x Nom de Guerre x Five-Two 3
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 | Posted in AdidasThe adidas Five-Two 3 collection has already gathered five adidas retro classics in simply good colorways and five sneakers in a stripe design. Now adidas has expanded the collection to include five sneakers styled by five fashion labels. To set things off, we have a look at the adidas Forum High designed by fashion label Nom de Guerre.
The Forum High has been redesigned in a look inspired my vintage US Army boots. The kicks are constructed in a leather and canvas upper in a grey-green / white colorway. The strongest design element is the zipper and side laces. Look for the kicks to release in August 2009.
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