adidas Originals and Wales Bonner return for Fall Winter 2026 with a collection that revisits the designs and influences developed throughout their partnership. Drawing inspiration from the designer’s archive, the release introduces new interpretations of familiar footwear alongside a ready-to-wear wardrobe that explores the relationship between sportswear and formal dressing. Rich jewel tones and distinctive materials establish the collection’s direction, while the campaign draws inspiration from London’s cultural atmosphere during the 1980s.
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Footwear plays a central role in the release, with Wales Bonner updating several established silhouettes through unconventional material treatments. The WB Karintha introduces a dark brown stamped crocodile leather upper, giving the shoe a polished appearance. Brushed gold eyelets complete the design, adding a metallic detail that complements the leather’s textured surface.
The WB Gazelle Snake continues the collection’s exploration of embossed leather. Wales Bonner updates the indoor football silhouette with green crocodile-stamped leather, transforming its familiar proportions through a distinctive surface treatment. The design reflects the collaboration’s ongoing interest in adapting sports footwear through materials associated with more formal wardrobes.
Running footwear also receives attention through the WB ADIZERO Adios Suede. The model takes inspiration from one of adidas’ established running silhouettes and introduces a fully suede upper. Custom Three Stripes details reference traditional making techniques, giving the performance-inspired design a different visual character for everyday wear.
The collection also introduces the first versions of the WB BW Pony. Wales Bonner updates the minimal adidas silhouette with pony hair uppers and contrasting stamped lizard-print leather overlays. These material combinations introduce a more expressive finish to the understated shoe, expanding the collection’s range of textures.
The apparel selection develops similar ideas through sportswear references and tailored elements. A premium leather blouson takes a central position in the collection, arriving in Wales Bonner’s signature bark color. Crochet side stripes run along the jacket, while tonal embossed branding maintains a subtle approach to identification.
Additional pieces include a double-knit jersey tracksuit and a pinstripe track top with matching shorts. The collection also features a collared football top with coordinating trousers, extending the designer’s interpretation of athletic uniforms.
Stirrup-detailed track pants introduce another familiar sportswear reference, while a long-sleeved knit and double-logo T-shirts complete the ready-to-wear offering. The garments develop the collaboration’s established design language through recognizable silhouettes and carefully selected materials.
Accessories extend the collection beyond clothing and footwear. A neoprene bag features paneling inspired by crocodile leather, continuing the textured material theme. A lanyard and two pairs of socks complete the selection.
Photographer Harley Weir captures the Fall Winter 2026 campaign, drawing inspiration from the cultural energy of 1980s London. The images explore the period’s youthful expression and changing ideas about identity, referencing a moment when different cultural influences helped reshape attitudes toward fashion.
The adidas Originals by Wales Bonner Fall Winter 2026 collection launches globally on October 29, 2026, through adidas website, the CONFIRMED app, and select retailers. The release continues the partnership’s exploration of archival sportswear through new footwear constructions and material-focused designs.
