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Forget the Console Wars, Xbox & adidas Are Joining the Sneaker Wars
Brand: Microsoft Xbox x adidas Originals Model: Forum Buy: TBD Release Date: Late 2021 Editor’s Notes: Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox Series X console is hard enough to buy, can you imagine how difficult it’ll be to grab its new adidas collab? Dropping to commemorate Xbox’s 20th anniversary, the Xbox 20th Forum Tech is basically a souped-up […]
Meet the Inspiring LGBTQ+ Youth Behind Detroit’s Ballroom Vogue Scene
“As you look around, there’s not much. You see all of these abandoned buildings. You just see poverty on a level that is uninspiring. But being from here, it makes you want more. It makes you hungry and it makes you like a beast,” Khaos shared with us. He is part of Detroit’s inspiring Ballroom […]
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Houston’s Slab Subculture
The slab scene in Houston is iconic. Whether you’ve heard about it on a hip-hop track or seen it in person, slab turns cars into works of art. These uniquely modified vehicles not only express your style and how you pull up, but they form meaningful communities within the city. Slab Sundays is a weekly […]
In Conversation With Philly Production Collective Working On Dying
In the next part of our series spotlighting subcultures across the U.S. while celebrating the adidas Originals Forum, we connect with producer collective Working on Dying. Based in Philadelphia, the group was founded in 2012 and has been responsible for some of internet rap’s most alluring beats. From working with Lil Uzi Vert on his second studio […]
Get to Know Chicago’s Art Scene With Pop Artist Rello Jones
Chicago has a rich art scene that dates all the way back to the 1800s with the founding of the Chicago Academy of Design. Today, it’s home not only to one of the most well-known art museums in the city but also to a new generation of artists making waves in the scene — like […]
An Inside Look at Atlanta’s Bike Life With Legendary Photographer SIG
In the next part of our series with adidas Originals where we spotlight unique subcultures in American cities, we turn our attention to Atlanta’s motorbike scene. Dirt bike riding and ATV four-wheelers cruising city streets might seem dangerous if not illegal, but for certain communities, it’s a way of life and a less risky form […]
Exploring the Energetic World of NYC Park Culture
In the first part of our series spotlighting the creative communities that make up some of the most vibrant American subcultures, we turn our attention to New York City’s parks and playgrounds. New York has played a crucial role in the development of modern sports and street fashion. It’s why we’re showcasing the adidas Originals […]
Here’s an Inside Look at LA’s High-Spirited Breaking Scene
Breaking has long combined the art of dance with the streets, and has commanded so much admiration and respect that it will make its debut as an official Olympic sport in 2024. One of the cities with a rich history in breaking is Los Angeles, so we hit the street to take a closer look […]
Get Acquainted With Boston’s Caribbean Dancehall Scene
Boston has one of the biggest Black West Indian communities, particularly in the areas of Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury, where some of the best West Indian establishments can be found. Each year, people gather to participate and attend the Carnival Festival, which brings together bands, DJs, dancers, models, and dressmakers. We caught up with Nikisha […]
The adidas Originals Forum is Embraced by Eight Vibrant Communities Across the US
Sneakers are always evolving, and so too do the communities who embrace them. It’s no different for the adidas Originals Forum, an ‘80s-era silhouette that went on to replace adidas’ top basketball shoe at the time. What was once a hoops classic is now a silhouette that welcomes all pursuits — on the hardwood or […]