adidas Originals and Bad Bunny Give a Nod to Puerto Rico With "Gazelle City Series" Release
Highlighting Benito’s home town ahead of his PR residency.
Name: adidas Originals x Bad Bunny “Gazelle City Series”
Colorway: El Yunque/Santurce/Cabo Rojo
SKU: N/A
MSRP: N/A
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Where to Buy: adidas
Building on his record-breaking success and a profound personal bond with his homeland, global music icon Bad Bunny is deepening his collaboration with adidas Originals through the “Gazelle City Series.” This exclusive collection serves as a vibrant homage to the diverse landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Puerto Rico. Its launch aligns perfectly with Bad Bunny’s ongoing “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency in his hometown, which runs from July 11 to September 14 for 30 shows.
The collection, truly a heartfelt love letter, illuminates significant island locations beyond the well-trodden streets of San Juan, areas deserving of wider global recognition. Each of the three distinct colorways meticulously translates a specific place into a tangible expression of pride and authenticity. The shows in the series arrive in three colorways, depicting three narratives of Puerto Rico.
The “El Yunque” cloaked in deep green tones, pays tribute to the lush biodiversity and profound cultural heritage of the United States National Forest System’s sole tropical rainforest. It’s a verdant nod to nature’s enduring power and beauty on the island. The “Sancturce,” which is captured in in vivid orange, embodies the dynamic epicenter of Puerto Rican music, dance, and contemporary artistic energy. It reflects the pulsing, creative heart of a neighborhood that stands as a true cultural powerhouse. Lastly, “Cabo Rojo” bursts forth in a vibrant pink, drawing direct inspiration from its renowned salt flats and the rare natural phenomenon of pink waters, a result of unique salt-loving microorganisms. Despite the lingering echoes of Hurricane Maria, Cabo Rojo remains one of Puerto Rico’s ecological jewels. Poignantly mirroring the sentiment of his residency’s title, “No me quiero ir de aquí” (“I don’t want to leave here”), the Gazelle Cabo Rojo is beautifully showcased in imagery featuring a cast of Puerto Rican elders—the revered custodians of the island’s stories and spirit.
