No matter how hard some sneakerheads try not to like the Samba , they always come running back. And you can thank collabs like the Caroline Hu x Adidas Samba. Even if you've never heard of the Chinese fashion designer before, chances are you've seen some of her work.
Not only was she a finalist for the ultra prestigious LVMH Young Designer Award, she also won the Business of Fashion China Prize in 2019. And now, she's bringing her signature ruffles to one of the most hyped trainers in the world. Caroline Hu x Adidas Samba ‘Blue’ First previewed at Hu's Autumn 2024 show in Paris , this special edition Samba has been revealed in five colour combos and will drop as part of her Reverie imprint, which is the designer's ready-to-wear line.
The blue and black Sambas have replaced the usual classic leather with dramatic loofah frills which, again, nod the big gowns from her Spring/Summer 2020 collection. For those looking for something a little less theatrical, there's a black pair and the off-white and pink versions that are a little more understated. These lacy uppers have all been designed by Hu's artist friend, Rao Chen, who was inspired by traditional Chinese flora and fauna.
Caroline Hu x Adidas Samba ‘Black’ All five sneakers come with three stripe branding across the lateral and medial sidewalls, with co-branded detailing on the tongues. They're also packed in special edition shoeboxes that have been specifically designed for this Adidas collab, too – and there's a .