adidas has been on a collaborative tear lately, teaming up with everyone from KITH and Pharrell to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle villains Shredder and Splinter. But amidst this whirlwind of partnerships, Japan’s atmos remains a reliable source of fresh takes on classic adidas silhouettes. Following last month’s atmos adidas Gazelle, the two brands reunite for the atmos x adidas adiStar Cushion 3 “Twilight”, a shoe that cleverly blends retro aesthetics with a contemporary twist.
The atmos x adidas adiStar Cushion 3 “Twilight” takes center stage as a model that adidas itself reintroduced earlier this year as part of a 2000s revival. This collaboration taps into that vibe with the chunky, tech-forward silhouette of the original adiStar Cushion 3. Chrome accents add a touch of futuristic flair to the upper, punctuated by the distinctive metallic sheen of the Three Stripes branding.
A deep midnight black forms the base layer, providing a solid foundation for the shoe’s true star: the mesmerizing gradient. Inspired by the twilight sky of Tokyo, atmos bathes the upper in a captivating transition from light blue to navy that flows seamlessly from toe to heel. This chromatic dance evokes the beauty of the changing cityscape as day gives way to night.
Atmos describes this collaboration as a fusion of “retro and modern,” a description that perfectly captures the essence of the shoe. The Y2K-era silhouette serves as the canvas for the updated colorway, but the overall aesthetic is also reminiscent of the graphic-heavy sneakers of the 2010s – the adidas ZX Flux comes to mind. In this way, the atmos x adidas adiStar Cushion 3 “Twilight” cleverly bridges multiple eras of adidas design heritage.
Releasing May 25th exclusively through adidas Japan and atmos Japan, the atmos x adidas adiStar Cushion 3 “Twilight” offers a unique blend of past, present and future for adidas enthusiasts.
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