Grown-ish actress, producer and student Yara Shahidi has unveils her capsule collection with Adidas Originals this week. Taking inspiration from her combined Iranian and Black heritage, the two-part collaborative footwear and apparel collection.
The collection is highlighted by a Superstar sneaker featuring a beige worn leather upper, with brown and yellow suede stripes and heel panels, metal lace jewels and a scalloped tongue. The shoe’s upper is detailed with gold foil with the word yar, a derivation of Yara’s name meaning friend.
The collection also features two’60s-era inspired Adidas tracksuits. The striking satin track top and pants are updated with relaxed cuts on the arms and legs, as well as a cropped fit in the body, and are elevated with Iranian inspired patterns. Meanwhile, the varsity track top and pants are offered in a mustard color, symbolic of the mustard seed.
Accompanying the collection is a campaign that brings together Shahidi with music creative Duckwrth, as well as models Andrea Thomas and Dora Owusu.
Adidas and Shahidi capsule launches exclusively in North America on May 13, 2021 through adidas.com, the brand’s Confirmed app and select retailers.
