Oh and the peacock feathered suit was killer. See it, and our other favorite looks from backstage at the presentation, below.
The Timberland x TELFAR Tall Pull-On Boot is carefully crafted with smooth pebble nubuck leather in two colorways, wheat and black. The boot can stretch beyond the knee for a more covert personality, but is also designed to align with a comfortable lifestyle, slouching, scrunching, draping, and folding as desired. This choice of styling draws attention to the soft buttery suede interior, inadvertently commenting on the inner world that comes into play when we undergo this intimate process of choosing what to dress ourselves in. In line with this inclination toward versatility, the collaboration offers a second option, the Mid Pull-On Boot, for those who prefer a bit more ease and freedom. Described as “Hip-Hop and R&B in boot form,” this shoe is more than an Autumn staple, but a mode with which we march into the sensory world of culture, demonstrating with every crease and crevice that style is a form of expression. It has a special ability to remind us of where we have come from and where we are going next.
The Slip-On Shoe takes this conviction and restrains it even further, teaching us lessons of reservation as we step into places of vulnerability. This style removes the upper section of the boot, leaving us with a loafer that can be worn for a variety of occasions.
The Timberland x TELFAR Shopper, also cut from pebbled nubuck leather and offered in wheat and black, is a piece that reliniquishes inhibitions further, surrendering the concept of structure for a more natural, unlined look. TELFAR is embossed on the front, reeling in the brand’s identity and affinity for bags with personality. The Slouchy Bag similarly contributes to this idea, adding an even more laid back option into the mix. The Slouchy Bag has a drawstring closure and an adjustable strap, so that it can be handheld, tossed over the shoulder, or worn crossbody. These options make it among the more flexible pieces from this collection, not only providing options to wearers, but encouraging an exploration of expression.
Your runway collections are almost a fantasy or dream-world, how were you able to translate that energy into reimagining the Taekwondo with a ballerina-inspired silhouette for CLOT?
I've had a chance to work with adidas Originals for several seasons now and up until this season, I had mainly worked with the Samba series and SL 72 series. However, for the Spring Summer 26 collection as I was envisioning creating something inspired by the ballet shoe, the adidas Originals Taekwondo series was perfect. I asked for the upper portion to be cut out to accommodate the grosgrain-like elastic to look like ribbons on ballet shoes. The colors ways are black, white and pink which are some of the key colors for the Spring Summer 26 collection.
