Crochet vests, varsity stripes, and a jute‑soled CLOT Stan Smith anchor Edison Chen’s new courtside capsule for Adidas Originals, first landing at the CLOT London pop‑up on July 4.
Edison Chen’s history with the Adidas Stan Smith stretches back twenty years, when the brand created a custom pair bearing his likeness. In 2025 the CLOT founder revisits the court classic through a concise unisex capsule that shifts the sneaker and its country‑club wardrobe into summer mode.
The centrepiece is a Stan Smith mounted on a jute espadrille midsole. One arrives in white leather, the other in black woven fabric; both feature a deconstructed upper and a chenille heel moustache that adds texture without fuss.
Apparel follows suit: cotton crochet vests inspired by Chen’s daughter’s school project, striped polos matched to fringed shorts, and a camp shirt finished with fine lace stitching. The palette mixes forest green, cream, and chocolate brown, with hints of maroon and gold for polish.
“I imagined the kid who shows up, racket in hand, looking effortless yet refined,” Chen said during a preview in Hong Kong.
The campaign photographs Stan Smith himself with Chen, Hoyeon, Blondey, Formula 1 driver George Russell, and model Jashlem on manicured lawns, proving the capsule’s reach beyond tennis purists.
Where to find it
London gets the first serve. The CLOT Country Club pop‑up at 13 Bridle Lane opens July 4 and runs through July 13 (Mon–Sat 11 AM–7 PM, Sun noon–6 PM). Day‑one shoppers can secure pop‑up exclusives and return on July 5 for a meet‑and‑greet with Edison Chen. The capsule reaches adidas.com and select retailers worldwide on July 12. Follow CLOT’s social channels for further release details.
