ADIDAS COLLABORATES WITH ROHIT SHARMA TO LAUNCH A SUSTAINABLE APPAREL COLLECTION FOR THE INDIAN MARKET

 ●       adidas &Rohit Sharma have had a long standing commitment to end plastic waste & this collection is an attempt to reinforce that commitment

●       This new stylish and sustainable collection has been made from recycled plastic

●       This is a limited edition collection available at select stores and adidas.co.in

 

Mumbai, 17^th August 2022 – German Sportswear Giant adidas in collaboration with Indian Cricket Captain Rohit Sharma unveiled their first-ever collaboration of sustainable apparel for the Indian market. This collection comes in continuation with adidas’ & Rohit’s long standing partnership & commitment to end plastic waste. Rohit has been committed towards this cause in partnership with adidas, as was witnessed during the past two editions of IPL where he used the global stage to showcase specially crafted shoes highlighting the cause and spreading awareness around marine plastic pollution.

 

The stylish and sustainable Collection’ will comprise of an array of products ranging from Training T-Shirts, Training Pants, Shorts, Track Suits, Polo T-Shirts, Roundneck T-Shirts, Sweatshirts & Lounge Pants. The collection has been designed by leading experiential designer Aaquib Wani in collaboration with Rohit. The limited edition collection will be available in select stores and adidas.co.in.

 

Speaking at the launch, Indian Cricket Captain Rohit Sharma said, “Marine pollution is one of the biggest challenges mankind faces today. Oceans are key to our survival and it is a world like no other and must be protected. My association with adidas over the years has been a major step towards spreading awareness for the cause, which is why I am proud to collaborate with them for this collection, Ending plastic waste is a priority for us both,  and this collection is a result of unparalleled commitment and effort towards saving the oceans.”

 

Sharing his thoughts at the launch, Sunil Gupta, Senior Director, adidas India said, "Sustainability has been one of the core values for adidas over the years. We have been on a mission to help end plastic waste, and all of our efforts ladder up to this goal. We believe that collaboration, creativity, and eco-innovation is the winning formula to save our oceans and end the global plastic crisis. As our sustainability ambassador Rohit has always been at the forefront of our quest to end plastic waste, which is why this collection marks a milestone for our partnership. It is through this partnership, that we aim to spread awareness and inspire millions out there to join us in our effort to end plastic waste.”

 

COMFORT AS A CATALYST: ADIDAS UNVEILS THE ALL NEW SPORTSWEAR COLLECTION REDIFINING COMFORT

 

·         New adidas study uncovers how comfort is helping the next generation level up in all aspects of life, as over three-quarters believe they are more ambitious when rooted in a feeling of comfort

·         Born from sport and built on comfort, the new capsule boasts cosy fits inspired by sport street wear style, while several pieces are also made in part with recycled materials

·         Deepika Padukone stars in the campaign, reliving how comfort has been a positive force in her life

 

Hyderabad, 8^thAugust: Born from sport with comfort at its core, today, adidas drops an all-new sportswear capsule. The collection is inspired by the way the next generation continues to turn tradition on its head with how they move through the world, opting for a fresh comfort-first mindset and rejecting old-world pressures.

To get closer to this mindset, adidas reached out to uncover more about the rise of the cosy fit. Nine in ten believe the clothes they wear impact how mentally comfortable they feel, and over three quarters say they are more likely to thrive in multiple aspects of life when rooted in a true feeling of comfort. Inspired by these collective insights, the all-new capsule features a selection of versatile pieces that offer a minimalist aesthetic and cloud-like comfort, with several pieces also made in part with recycled materials.  Each garment has a relaxed fit and is ideal for those looking to level up their everyday sport street wear style whilst remaining cosy throughout the day. adidas’ sportswear capsule is built for next-level comfort both at home and on the streets with a full collection of casual, stylish fits for both men and women.

Key looks include:

·         Women’s Rib Dress: A straight minimalist silhouette in block-colour black, which can be worn individually or layered for a more expressive look. Features a twister racer back detail, crew neck cut, and side split hem for an added edge

 

·         Men’s Classic Tee paired with Woven Pants and Coach Jacket: Paying homage to sport heritage, the woven pants and coach jacket offer an oversized and relaxed fit, in a neutral but bold colour pairing. The ribbed crewneck tee complements the look with a stylish mixture of textures

·         Women’s Oversized Hoodie with Rib Crop Top and Biker Shorts: A muted pastel toned top designed with a cropped hem and matching shorts in soft rib knit material, creating an effortless fresh but cosy look which can be easily layered with a slouchy oversized hoodie

 

·         Men’s Fleece Hoodie layered over Oversized Tee and Fleece Shorts: Relaxed fit basic tee with a vibrant red block logo paired with a boxy hooded jumper which boasts an oversized aesthetic. Complemented by baggy fleece-lined shorts ensures comfort through every move and moment

Speaking about the collection, Jo Aberg, Vice President Design at adidas, said: “Gone are the days where conforming to traditions is the norm. Instead, we are seeing the rise of a comfort-first mindset amongst the next generation and the consensus that living in this feeling is how they thrive. We also know that when it comes to self-confidence, being comfortable with who they are and what they wear has a huge impact on their lives. With this very much our inspiration, our new capsule fuses fresh looks with optimum comfort and fit and looks to serve the next generation as they drive culture forward and move through the world with purpose.”