Chinese New Year is about motion. Reset energy. Forward momentum. For 2026, adidas Originals and CLOT by Edison Chen turn that feeling into a collection that moves fast but lands with meaning. Inspired by the Year of the Horse, the drop blends Chinese symbolism, kung fu codes, and adidas sportswear DNA through CLOT’s cultural lens. The result feels cinematic but wearable. This is heritage translated into street-ready form.
Edison Chen Goes Full Story Mode
Chen doesn’t stop at product. He builds a world. For this release, he steps into an anime universe as a “key master,” unlocking doors to new futures. It’s the first chapter of a multi-part series rolling out across 2026. Fashion campaigns rarely commit to narrative. This one actually does.
The Shoes Doing the Talking
The CLOT Superstar Dress Shoe leads the collection: Cowhide horse-print upper, leather shell toe, stitched 3-Stripes, tassels, gold lace tips. A familiar icon, reworked into something ceremonial without losing daily wear energy. The CLOT Qi Flow brings kung fu references into footwear without cosplay vibes. Nylon upper, satin collar, pearl and frog-button closures, espadrille-style sole. Light, fluid, styled for movement.
Tailoring Meets Track Energy
The CLOT Track Jacket mixes martial arts silhouettes with Western tailoring: Mandarin collar, frog buttons, rope-detailed 3-Stripes, deco accents across the back. The Beckenbauer Track Pant adds Lunar New Year labels and subtle stirrups that shift the silhouette. Sportswear, but considered.
The Jacket That Sets the Tone
The quilted CLOT Jacket layers crinkled nylon, PrimaLoft Gold insulation, satin lining, rope details, and Concho buttons. The striped collar nods to traditional Chinese down jackets without going overboard. It’s the piece that quietly anchors the whole collection.
Why Edison Chen Still Matters
Actor, musician, founder of CLOT. Chen has spent two decades connecting East and West through design. CLOT’s visual language mixes Chinese motifs with modern streetwear, while JUICE and CLOTTEE extend that world into retail and youth culture. This adidas Originals collab fits his long game. Culture first, hype second.
Culture, Styled for Now
Nothing here feels decorative for the sake of it. The references run deep, but the pieces fit real wardrobes. It’s respectful without feeling heavy. Directional without trying too hard.
When and Where
The adidas Originals x CLOT Chinese New Year 2026 collection drops globally on January 31, 2026, via the CONFIRMED app, adidas.com, and selected retailers. A tea ceremony in New York on January 27 at Floating Mountain Tea House marks the pre-launch. Six public seats. First-come, first-served. Guests receive pieces ahead of release.
The GLAZECORE Take
This drop moves with intention. Strong silhouettes, cultural depth, real styling potential. Year of the Horse energy, but make it wearable.
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