We certainly misstated Jeremy Scott‘s mood as “feeling feline” yesterday at the discovery of JS Leopard for Spring/Summer 2012. The more accurate assessment would be the fashion designer has “gone ape” instead! In addition to JS Leopard, there is also a pair of JS Gorilla coming our way next year. Combining with JS Bear and JS Panda, we won’t be too surprise if adidas Originals decided to create zoo-theme in store display in the near future. Aside from all the “Animal Farm” talk, Scott also visited his roots. Its Americana, Jeremy Scottt style! From the Heartland of America comes JS Wings in washed denim and Stars & Stripes. You will find this Missouri native wearing his mullet proudly next season.  images via: EUKicks

Audaciously fun! Fashion designer Jeremy Scott is feeling a bit feline these days, evident by the new JS Leopard for his adidas Originals by Originals Collection. A pair of adidas Originals Metro Attitude all “fuzzed” out in rings and spots of red, black, and white. As if the design wasn’t already ballsy enough, Scott added an actual tail for good measure.  While the ubiquitous “animal head” wasn’t visible on the adult size, it made an appearance on the kid’s variant. Now the whole family can go out with a bang! To be available as part of adidas Originals by Originals 2012 Spring/Summer Collection.  Wondering if adidas will donate part of the proceed to WWF? via: HS

In following its Western counterparts last year, JS Panda by Jeremy Scott for his adidas Originals by Originals line will make their debut at the end of this month. If the JS Teddy Bear stirred up such fervor upon their launch, there is little doubt that JS Panda will do the same as well. In preparation for the oncoming onslaught of fashionista and sneaker heads, Stockholm’s Caliroots boutique is marking the black and white object of desire available for pre-order today. To put your orders through, simply email Caliroot at info@caliroots.com or visit it SIX FEET DOWN location to stake your claim.

SIX FEET DOWN
Regeringsgatan 77 | Map
11139 Stockholm, Sweden

After its initial success, the adidas Originals x David Beckham Collection expanded on the premises of preppy varsity silhouettes interjected with British sensibilities for Fall and Winter 2011. Also attentive to urban trends and active lifestyle, the collaboration with David Beckham and Undefeated’s James Bond will be introducing the DB M65 Jacket, the former standard issue to U.S. service men with a twist – weather proof coated Schoeller fabric. The DB Puff Jacket, with its durable ripstop nylon shell and down insulation is the perfect “in-between outerwear” while the seasons are in transition. Puristic and simplicity but never too far from functionality, design ideals behind the DB Knitted Sweater Jacket with its water repellent coating. On the footwear aspect, as Freshness previewed last week, the collection’s DB Gazelle Vintage Mid and Forest Hills Mid DB are throw backs of iconic trainers, a perfecting the mix of athletic appeal, vintage visages, and contemporary technical advancements.

A total of 28 apparels, 5 footwears, and 4 accessories, the anticipated Fall/Winter 2011 Collection from adidas Originals by Originals – David Beckham by James Bond will be available starting at the end of August follow by a second product release in October 2011.

One a super star from the world of sports and the other, a design enthusiast who also to master the art of selling, where but the adidas Originals by Originals (ObyO) concept would you find such an ubiquitous range of characters? Upon the announcement of Jeremy Scott creations from this Fall and Winter, the design team of UNDFTD‘s James Bond and soccer star David Beckham also previewed of its collection for the upcoming seasons. Dabble between American collegiate styling with a twist on British urban chic, the adidas Originals by Originals James Bond For David Beckham takes the consumer on narrative of old and new. With the unpredictable Fall season here soon, the centerpiece of the collection is the DB M65 Jacket, military-inspired silhouette with an updated construct in the form of coated Schoeller fabric. Layer it with the DB Knitted Sweater Jacket, also perfect as a stand alone piece. And if the weather does get too cold, the DB Puff Jacket will keep the elements out for good.

But you can’t talk about adidas Originals by Originals without talking about its footwear line-up. New renditions of the Gazelle Vintage Mid and Forest Hills Mid will take part in the parade of shoes. So will be another adidas Originals classic, the ZX 800, now as ZX800 DB in 2 new colorways. Comprised of 28 apparel styles, along with 5 footwears and4 complement accessories, all will be in stores worldwide in August 2011 follow by another release in October. via: Project 4000

From the runway of Paris to the fashion trade shows in Las Vegas, camouflage pattern is returning this year in a big way. As expected, the purveyor of all that is wild, designer Jeremy Scott, have added the military-inspired motif to his signature JS Wings sneakers for the adidas Originals by Original line. Fully donned in Scott’s own take on the woodland camo, the all leather JS Wings Camouflage will be lined with leather in emergency orange on the inside as well. Detailed release information and dates to come soon. via: SDG

adidas Originals by Originals Kazuki Kuraishi (Kzk) line unveils the jackets from the Spring 2011 collection. Three silhouettes are redesigned by Kuraishi in his trademark style. The 3L Shell jacket makes a come back again for this season and it is upgraded by integrating an anatomically engineered 3D body design. Lightweight 2L Diaplex construction is totally waterproof and breathable. Orthodox Track Top is rearranged to a military-like finish featuring two buttoned pockets on the waist and a single buttoned pocket on the left shoulder. Last but not least, the minimalist Sharptail jacket is a reworking of a classic adidas windbreaker. Its packable design improves the functionality and the Primeflex construction enables flexibility and water resistance. All of the jackets are currently available at end clothing and adidas ObyO KzK stockists around the globe.

Buried beneath all the happenings during New York Fashion Week this February was actually the official launch of adidas Originals by Original Jeremy Scott in NYC. Rather than the piecemeal efforts dotted across multiple retail locations in previous launch, the Spring/Summer 2011 Collection saw a concerted effort to have everything under one roof, albeit a very limited one. Once fashionable New Yorkers caught wind of the official release, they begin to lined up along the snow piles on Wooster Street. A quick count before the door officially opened, nearly 200 people braved the sub-zero temperature just for the opportunity to get their hands on a pair of JS Teddy Bear, JS Wings, and the first ever Women’s Collection from adidas Originals and Jeremy Scott. Once the clock hit 8 o’clock, the crowd filled into the adidas Originals SoHo location to the tunes of DJ Crazy Legs. And in the midst of ecstatic shoppers racked up all the new merchandises, the guitar/songstress duo of Craig Wilson and Kerri Leigh entertained the gathered audience to the chorus of southern/county pop. All told, it was a very good night indeed.  However, for those who missed the initial collection launch, portions of the adidas Originals by Originals Jeremy Scott are still available at adidas Originals online store.

Photography: Poe for Freshness

Often times, the definition of a friendship is a subjective matter for those involved. This isn’t one of them. Though officially introduced by Hiroshi Fujiwara, Japanese designer Kazuki Kuraishi and CLOT’s Edison Chen already knew of each others’ work. Their mutual admirations meant that the “wave length” of their creativity were quite similar, and often times, the same. Yet, both held back on various opportunities to collaborate for obvious reason, both view their partnership through a lens of objectivity where the focus should on both of their talents and not just on one person or brand only. To that effect, the most recent collaboration of CLOT x adidas Originals by Originals Kazuki Kuraishi and all other from previous years are truly emblems of their friendship. Ahead of the latest launch, we had the opportunity to speak with both…

» Freshness Feature: Emblem Of Friendship: CLOT x adidas Originals by Originals Kazuki Kuraishi

Our attention this week is still very much on the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Japan last week, as the country now faces nuclear radiation, food shortages, and mourns the casualties. Fittingly, a number of stories this week centered on our involvement, along with Stussy, fragment design, and ZOZOTOWN, in relief efforts. And while all other news pales in comparison, we did have a lot to cover, including: two new shoes from Supreme x Vans, which true to form were quick to disappear. Also, new shoes and new apparel for Spring 2011 from ALIFE – including interesting new footwear models. Hiroki Nakamura has also been busy: we covered the release event for the Visvim women’s line at On Pedder, and the trunk show in L.A.. A more “pop” fashion story this week was the behind-the-scenes look (courtesy of Cobrasnake) at Jeremy Scott and Katy Perry, as the two worked on the new Adidas Is All In campaign. Nike showed that it’s keeping an eye on trends by announcing round two in the collaboration with Liberty – the pedigreed British fabric maker that is having something of a moment right now. And a pretty big surprise came when a new Reese Forbes shoe was released this week – not made by Nike. G-Shock announced a collaboration this week with artist KRINK – for which we have images and a video. Finally, a musical bonus from Kanye West, featuring some fellow current reigning champs of mainstream hip hip. Check out the details of all of this week’s news after the jump.

In this, the final issue of Felicity, Japanese designer Kazuki Kuraishi looked at the very origin of his adidas Originals by Originals initiative by embarking a personal journey to see 9 of his favorite British creative types. A voyage of self discovery, each of the 9, like graffiti artist Cyclops and designer Kenneth Mackenzie, have contributed indirectly as Kuraishi’s muses. Meanwhile, friends like Stone Roses former frontman Ian Brown, served as mentor to the young designer. Through the span of interviews and photos, readers get the opportunity to see a range of upcoming merchandise from adidas Originals by Originals Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. Felicity 004, the mook series’ last issue is currently available at bookstore and magazine stands.

Nicknamed “the flip” by some who saw it during preview, the kzkLOT Superstar 80′s in White is just that, a reversal of the original all-black model launched launched last Spring. With slivers of green and gold overtones, the kzkLOT Superstar 80′s White is made mostly from white mesh, both lightweight and superbly breathable. Along side adidas Originals Trefoil logo, a unique kzkLOT branding highlights the collaboration between designer Kazuki Kuraishi, adidas Originals, and CLOT of Hong Kong. Set to be available in the coming weeks at select adidas Originals retailers around Asia, No.6 adidas specialty store in London and No.74 in Berlin. To learn more on the project and the story behind its origin, stay tuned for more from Freshness in the coming days.

No6 London
Newburgh Street 6 | Map
London WC1 7RO England

No74 Berlin
Torstrasse 74 | Map
10119 Berlin, Germany