adidas Originals and CLOT by Edison Chen unite to present the Mundial Collection, a reimagining of adidas’ football heritage released as a pre-celebration of the global World Cup moment. The collection is built on the belief that football has always been more than a game; it is a shared global language. Viewed through Edison Chen’s lens, adidas’ iconic football archive is reinterpreted through refined materials and silhouette experimentation.
At the center of the collection is the CLOT Mundial, the hero silhouette that fully embodies this philosophy. Constructed with a premium leather upper, raffia Three Stripes, and an espadrille sole, the design reflects Edison’s latest exploration of remixing a classic football icon. It honors the Mundial’s legacy within adidas’ archive while pushing it into new cultural territory through unexpected materials and global references. The CLOT Samba continues this approach, combining a Samba Millennium upper with a suede toe cap and raffia bottom to transform a familiar silhouette through contrast, texture, and material play
Apparel expands the narrative further through Teamgeist-inspired knit jerseys that reinterpret iconic tournament- era design lines with Edison Chen’s signature knit fabrication, merging performance heritage into a lifestyle collection. Supporting pieces include the Heritage Print Short, Baja Hoodie, Refined Utility Short Sleeve Shirt, and a Bandana Slider, completing the collection with a balance of utility, nostalgia, and contemporary styling. 
The corresponding anime chapter welcomes global football stars Raphinha and Luis Díaz into a world where sport, culture, and storytelling converge. Through this lens, athletes become more than competitors; they are characters within a broader narrative that reflects football’s power to inspire and unite. In honor of football’s global stage, the campaign also incorporates visual nods to the official adidas Trionda World Cup match ball, grounding the collection within the broader cultural energy of the game at its highest level.
The anime visual direction is brought to life by Annie Choi, whose distinctive style shapes the campaign’s immersive aesthetic. Presented in a new light, the athletes become characters within a broader narrative – symbols of football’s enduring power to inspire, connect, and evolve.
Ultimately, the adidas Originals and CLOT Mundial Collection by Edison Chen is not about looking back; it is about rethreading football into a new generation, where history moves forward, and possibilities continue to evolve.
The collection is available to purchase via adidas.co.za and in-store at adidas Santon City starting from R1599 – R4499.
