Shop adidas Originals Shoes, Clothing & AccessoriesUPDATE 05.05.2026 In February 2025, adidas Originals announced A-TYPE, a premium range of products paying "contemporary homage" to the brand's rich sportswear legacy. Iconic designs like the adidas Superstar, Firebird Tracksuit, and Airliner bag were reimagined through elevated craftsmanship and simple color palettes to deliver refined, luxurious takes on timeless products.
When A-TYPE was introduced, it was positioned as an expression exclusive to Friends & Family of adidas—including Pusha T, Tyshawn Jones, and Selena Forrest. More than a year later, however, adidas Originals is ready to give the public a chance at experiencing the elegance of A-TYPE.
Today, the Three Stripes has announced that a limited capsule of A-TYPE products will release via a select network of retail partners across the globe on Friday, May 7. These stockists include:
- A Ma Maniére, Atlanta
- Casestudy, Seoul
- ESSX, New York
- GR8, Tokyo
- Maxfield, Los Angeles
- Slam Jam, Milan
- SSENSE, Montreal
- The Broken Arm, Paris
Ousmane Dembélé , footballer for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and endorser of the adidas F50 franchise, has modeled the inaugural public A-TYPE collection.
ORIGINAL STORY 02.10.2025 Adidas Originals is redefining its heritage with A-TYPE, a new, evolving collection dedicated to reimagining some of its most iconic designs with the finest materials and craftsmanship. Blending archival silhouettes with contemporary refinement, A-TYPE represents Adidas at its most elevated and artisanal, celebrating the brand’s legacy with a fresh perspective rooted in sophistication and quality.
With A-TYPE, Adidas Originals moves beyond simple nostalgia, crafting a modern homage to its storied past. Each season, the collection will revisit a different selection of Adidas icons, elevating them with premium materials and handcrafted details that transcend sport and seamlessly integrate into high-end fashion. For its debut, the collection spotlights three classics: the Superstar, the Firebird tracksuit, and the Airliner bag—each meticulously reworked to redefine everyday essentials.
The A-TYPE Superstar takes inspiration from the silhouette’s first-ever prototype, enhancing it with handmade Italian craftsmanship, premium leather, debossed canvas-textured Three Stripes, cashmere shoelaces with silver-plated lace tips, and a Lightstrike Pro midsole. Presented in a molded shoe box with wooden shoe trees and white gloves, the sneaker delivers an experience that reflects its rarefied status.
The A-TYPE Firebird tracksuit follows the same design, elevating the Track Top, Track Pants, and Track Shorts with the finest leathers and handcrafted details. Cashmere-blended t-shirts further extend the collection’s premium appeal, bringing an added layer of refinement to classic athletic-inspired apparel.
A-TYPE also reintroduces the Airliner bag, a staple from Adidas’ 1970s archive, now reimagined in supple leather with premium hardware. Available in two sizes—A-TYPE Airliner Large and Small—each bag balances form and function, catering to a contemporary audience. Rounding out the debut collection is a selection of sterling silver Trefoil jewelry, including pendant necklaces, rings, and earrings, ensuring that every detail of the collection reflects the highest standards of craftsmanship.
To mark the launch, Matthew Henson styled a campaign shot by Gabriel Moses, featuring cultural pioneers across sport, fashion, entertainment, and music, including Pusha T, Tyshawn Jones, Selena Forrest, Fiffany Luu, Paloma Elsesser, and DJ Hank Korsan. Currently available only to Adidas’ family and friends, A-TYPE is set to evolve with future releases, with broader public launches expected to follow.
Enjoy looks at the collection below, courtesy of @adidas and make sure to keep your eyes on our official twitter for further updates.
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