The sixth collaboration between Song for the Mute and adidas Originals operates in the space between memory and the present moment. It examines established forms and reworks them with a quiet, deliberate hand.

This approach treats the familiar as a starting point for exploration. The Taekwondo Mei demonstrates this method. The shoe’s profile remains recognizable, but its construction shifts. An elasticated collar and laced closure change the original design. Asymmetric toe panels are stitched with intention, yet feel organic. The brushed suede uppers have a softened, lived-in quality. The palette of khaki, sand, and black suggests utility over flash.

This theme of reconsideration continues with the Adizero. This archival track shoe appears not updated, but thoughtfully altered. It retains its lightweight mesh and TPU, but an antiqued rubber midsole and mismatched laces introduce a new texture. Silver overlays and metal studs provide a protective element. The colors (black, oxidised white, a deep red) feel like archival tones viewed through a new lens.

The accompanying apparel expands on this spirit of reinterpretation. The collection feels assembled, pulling from various references. Velvet track jackets, oversized gabardine overshirts, and washed-out tartan trousers present a rearranged view of sporting tradition. The colors move through warm neutrals, bleached mustard, and washed black, creating a faded, archival effect. Clustered buttons and pins add further detail. A rust-hued oversized knit features a woven ‘6’, marking the collaboration’s chapter.

Accessories complete the offering for the first time. A washed cotton cap echoes vintage athletic wear, and a hybrid tote-shoulder bag merges utility with form.

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