adidas Originals by Wales Bonner FW26 Reimagines Retro Sportswear Through Refined Tailoring

For Fall/Winter 2026, adidas Originals and Wales Bonner are looking back to move forward, revisiting the design codes that have defined their longstanding partnership. Rather than simply reproducing past favorites, the latest collection reinterprets the collaboration’s signature blend of athletic heritage and sartorial refinement, bringing rich jewel tones, elevated materials and nostalgic sportswear silhouettes into a contemporary wardrobe. The collection continues Grace Wales Bonner’s exploration of cultural identity through fashion, where European tailoring traditions intersect with Afro-Atlantic influences and the visual language of sport. This season, that dialogue takes inspiration from the spirit of 1980s London, a period of cultural convergence and youthful experimentation that also informs the accompanying campaign, photographed by Harley Weir.

At the heart of the ready-to-wear offering is a premium leather blouson in Wales Bonner’s signature bark color, distinguished by crochet side stripes and subtle tonal embossed branding. Its refined construction sets the tone for a collection that moves between tailored elegance and the relaxed familiarity of athletic uniforms. A double-knit jersey tracksuit offers a more traditional interpretation of sportswear, while a pinstripe track top and matching shorts introduce a sartorial twist to the classic coordinated set.

Elsewhere, a collared football top with matching trousers draws on vintage sporting references, translating the familiar codes of football apparel into a more considered everyday silhouette. The interplay between structured and relaxed dressing gives the collection a distinct sense of versatility, allowing individual pieces to move beyond their original sporting associations.

Completing the apparel lineup are stirrup-detailed track pants, a long-sleeve knit and double-logo T-shirts, alongside accessories such as a neoprene bag with crocodile leather-inspired paneling, a lanyard and two pairs of socks. The accompanying footwear lineup includes the crocodile-stamped WB Karintha and WB Gazelle Snake, the suede-crafted WB ADIZERO Adios Suede, and the newly introduced WB BW Pony. These silhouettes extend the collection’s focus on tactile materials and archival reinterpretation through crocodile-embossed leather, suede, pony hair and lizard-print detailing.

The adidas Originals by Wales Bonner FW26 collection is scheduled to launch globally on October 29 via adidas.com, the CONFIRMED app and select retailers.