Willy Chavarria and adidas Originals Blend Grit With Elegance for SS26
The campaign stars an all-Latino cast and crew to capture themes of pride, motion and self-expression.
Summary
- adidas Originals x Willy Chavarria’s SS26 blends oversized silhouettes, cultural storytelling and expressive detailing
- Key pieces include the Mockneck, Chicano Sweatshirt, Satin Bomber and Jabbar Low sneakers
- Launching December 12 via both brands’ websites and select adidas stores
adidas Originals and Willy Chavarria‘s Spring/Summer 2026 collection continues the designer’s bold collaboration with the sportswear giant, merging expressive design with cultural authenticity. Infused with Chavarria’s signature sensibility and adidas’ heritage, the latest seasonal lineup delivers oversized silhouettes, rich material contrasts and intentional detailing that speak with both visual impact and emotional resonance. Chavarria describes the essence of the line as blending “grit with a refined athletic elegance, mixed with toughness and dignity,” offering “a uniform for anyone who had to earn their place in the world”.
The apparel range features several standout silhouettes defined by visual impact and emotional weight. A direct nod to the designer’s heritage is seen in the Chavarria Chicano Sweatshirt, which reflects his personal cultural perspective with embroidered “CHICANO” lettering and a puff-printed eagle emblem, finished with a woven Trefoil and Mexican flag appliqué on the back. Other key pieces include the Chavarria Mockneck, crafted from heavy cotton fleece and featuring stacked embroidered Trefoils and the fully padded Chavarria Satin Bomber, which utilizes an oversized silhouette in satin twill.
Footwear also plays a central role in the collection, with each style designed to balance refinement and rebellion. The Chavarria Forum Boot, offered in mid and low versions, channels utilitarian sophistication through a sculpted silhouette, featuring a premium leather upper and a high-traction outsole. Also returning is the Chavarria Jabbar Low, a tribute to cultural icons, updated in four colorways with gold-foiled “KAREEM” and “WILLY” callouts and a molded leather sockliner.
The accompanying campaign serves as a powerful tribute to identity, pride and cultural resonance, anchored by an all-Latino cast and crew and captured at a Boys and Girls Club in Mexico City. The overall range is available starting December 12 through Willy Chavarria and adidas’ webstores, as well as select adidas stores.
