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THE SUPERSTAR ZINE

From Missy Elliott to Samuel L. Jackson, these superstars have left an indelible mark on culture and style. Every pencil eyebrow you see at a party is thanks to Gabbriette, every cropped bob thanks to Angele, and every superstar attitude thanks to Missy, of course. The look is synonymous with adidas’ three stripes and shell toe sneaker, aptly named after the

From Missy Elliott to Samuel L. Jackson, these superstars have left an indelible mark on culture and style. Every pencil eyebrow you see at a party is thanks to Gabbriette, every cropped bob thanks to Angele, and every superstar attitude thanks to Missy, of course. The look is synonymous with adidas’ three stripes and shell toe sneaker, aptly named after the

icons who have worn it over the decades.

icons who have worn it over the decades.

In this zine we meet, not only the heroes of their genres, but also the fans who keep the spirit alive, shot around the globe. It’s a testament to the power of the adidas Superstar—and the power of superstars in general

In this zine we meet, not only the heroes of their genres, but also the fans who keep the spirit alive, shot around the globe. It’s a testament to the power of the adidas Superstar—and the power of superstars in general

—that a sneaker can go beyond mere footwear and achieve cult status as a marker of good vibes and groundbreaking ideas.

—that a sneaker can go beyond mere footwear and achieve cult status as a marker of good vibes and groundbreaking ideas.

A star lasts for eras, shining its light on all that surrounds it. But a superstar transcends time, a legend beyond its generation with a glow so bright it cannot be extinguished. Few things achieve superstar status—but you can meet the icons who make it look so easy on these pages.

A star lasts for eras, shining its light on all that surrounds it. But a superstar transcends time, a legend beyond its generation with a glow so bright it cannot be extinguished. Few things achieve superstar status—but you can meet the icons who make it look so easy on these pages.

From Missy Elliott to Samuel L. Jackson, these superstars have left an indelible mark on culture and style. Every pencil eyebrow you see at a party is thanks to Gabbriette, every cropped bob thanks to Angele, and every superstar attitude thanks to Missy, of course. The look is synonymous with adidas’ three stripes and shell toe sneaker, aptly named after the

icons who have worn it over the decades.

In this zine we meet, not only the heroes of their genres, but also the fans who keep the spirit alive, shot around the globe. It’s a testament to the power of the adidas Superstar—and the power of superstars in general

—that a sneaker can go beyond mere footwear and achieve cult status as a marker of good vibes and groundbreaking ideas.

A star lasts for eras, shining its light on all that surrounds it. But a superstar transcends time, a legend beyond its generation with a glow so bright it cannot be extinguished. Few things achieve superstar status—but you can meet the icons who make it look so easy on these pages.

SHOP THE SUPERSTAR

SHOP THE SUPERSTAR

SHOP THE SUPERSTAR

SHOP THE SUPERSTAR

My very first adidas was the Superstar—true story. Back then they felt like chunky marshmallows for my feet, with

that round, soft silhouette I loved.

until they basically gave up.”

Out of the adidas classics, it’s the one I’m most attached to, cause it looks like a cartoon shoe. I don’t remember much, my memory is not the best in general, but I know I kept wearing them

- Beate Karlsson, Creative Director of Avavav

“

My very first adidas was the Superstar—true story. Back then they felt like chunky marshmallows for my feet, with

that round, soft silhouette I loved.

until they basically gave up.”

Out of the adidas classics, it’s the one I’m most attached to, cause it looks like a cartoon shoe. I don’t remember much, my memory is not the best in general, but I know I kept wearing them

- Beate Karlsson, Creative Director of Avavav

“

My very first adidas was the Superstar—true story. Back then they felt like chunky marshmallows for my feet, with

that round, soft silhouette I loved.

until they basically gave up.”

Out of the adidas classics, it’s the one I’m most attached to, cause it looks like a cartoon shoe. I don’t remember much, my memory is not the best in general, but I know I kept wearing them

- Beate Karlsson, Creative Director of Avavav

“

adidas Superstars manage to be trendy and timeless at the same time. I know first-hand how they

empower wearers of every generation

to be unapologetic about who they are and unleash their inner superstar.” 

- Felicia Pennant,

Creative

“

adidas Superstars manage to be trendy and timeless at the same time. I know first-hand how they

empower wearers of every generation

to be unapologetic about who they are and unleash their inner superstar.” 

- Felicia Pennant,

Creative

“

adidas Superstars manage to be trendy and timeless at the same time. I know first-hand how they

empower wearers of every generation

to be unapologetic about who they are and unleash their inner superstar.” 

- Felicia Pennant,

Creative

“

the Superstar is a constant.”

“

for as long as I can remember, because its design is so timeless it matures with me. Whether I was 17 in high school wearing them with jeans and Avirex jackets, or 43 today wearing them with a suit,

The Superstar is the pinnacle of what brands aspire
to create: a silhouette that transcends its original purpose and becomes intertwined with so many cultures at once. From sport to hip-hop, skate to fashion, it has always been placed on a pedestal. I’ve had a pair of Superstars in my rotation

- Ronnie Fieg,

Founder and Creative Director of KITH.

the Superstar is a constant.”

“

for as long as I can remember, because its design is so timeless it matures with me. Whether I was 17 in high school wearing them with jeans and Avirex jackets, or 43 today wearing them with a suit,

The Superstar is the pinnacle of what brands aspire
to create: a silhouette that transcends its original purpose and becomes intertwined with so many cultures at once. From sport to hip-hop, skate to fashion, it has always been placed on a pedestal. I’ve had a pair of Superstars in my rotation

- Ronnie Fieg,

Founder and Creative Director of KITH.

the Superstar is a constant.”

“

for as long as I can remember, because its design is so timeless it matures with me. Whether I was 17 in high school wearing them with jeans and Avirex jackets, or 43 today wearing them with a suit,

The Superstar is the pinnacle of what brands aspire
to create: a silhouette that transcends its original purpose and becomes intertwined with so many cultures at once. From sport to hip-hop, skate to fashion, it has always been placed on a pedestal. I’ve had a pair of Superstars in my rotation

- Ronnie Fieg,

Founder and Creative Director of KITH.

- June Ambrose, Stylist

“

- June Ambrose, Stylist

“

- June Ambrose, Stylist

“

“

while still participating in the trend.”

adidas Superstars are timeless… I remember when I customized mine in eighth grade. Everyone had them but mine had the iridescdent stripes

- Simone

I was able to express myself

“

while still participating in the trend.”

adidas Superstars are timeless… I remember when I customized mine in eighth grade. Everyone had them but mine had the iridescdent stripes

- Simone

I was able to express myself

“

while still participating in the trend.”

adidas Superstars are timeless… I remember when I customized mine in eighth grade. Everyone had them but mine had the iridescdent stripes

- Simone

I was able to express myself

[adidas Superstars] just paved the way for culture in general, especially being a black man, 

it’s freedom.

It shows you can still have style and be elegant. You can still be yourself and just be free. My best memory I had in them is skateboarding obviously, and all the good memories I’ve had with friends just feeling cool. In my Superstars, I feel like

“

[adidas Superstars] just paved the way for culture in general, especially being a black man, 

it’s freedom.

It shows you can still have style and be elegant. You can still be yourself and just be free. My best memory I had in them is skateboarding obviously, and all the good memories I’ve had with friends just feeling cool. In my Superstars, I feel like

“

[adidas Superstars] just paved the way for culture in general, especially being a black man, 

it’s freedom.

It shows you can still have style and be elegant. You can still be yourself and just be free. My best memory I had in them is skateboarding obviously, and all the good memories I’ve had with friends just feeling cool. In my Superstars, I feel like

“

To me, adidas Superstars are, and will always be incredibly iconic. My dad loved Run-DMC and

I remember hearing ‘My adidas’

for the first time ever and realizing they were talking about Superstars, ever since then the shoes have always screamed cool and influence.

I love styling my superstars with baggy cargos and a chic crop top, throwing it back to the early 2000s southern hip hop/vixen era.”

- Dami

“

To me, adidas Superstars are, and will always be incredibly iconic. My dad loved Run-DMC and

I remember hearing ‘My adidas’

for the first time ever and realizing they were talking about Superstars, ever since then the shoes have always screamed cool and influence.

I love styling my superstars with baggy cargos and a chic crop top, throwing it back to the early 2000s southern hip hop/vixen era.”

- Dami

“

To me, adidas Superstars are, and will always be incredibly iconic. My dad loved Run-DMC and

I remember hearing ‘My adidas’

for the first time ever and realizing they were talking about Superstars, ever since then the shoes have always screamed cool and influence.

I love styling my superstars with baggy cargos and a chic crop top, throwing it back to the early 2000s southern hip hop/vixen era.”

- Dami

“

I remember my first pair of superstars

were the Superstars x Thrasher, I bought them at Skate Park of Tampa.”

- Keelo

“

I remember my first pair of superstars

were the Superstars x Thrasher, I bought them at Skate Park of Tampa.”

- Keelo

“

I remember my first pair of superstars

were the Superstars x Thrasher, I bought them at Skate Park of Tampa.”

- Keelo

“

photography ISOBEL RAE

styling SAM KNOLL

casting IN SEARCH OF

models CLEO LYNN, DAMI, KEELO, MATTHEW, SAMIR, SIMONE

production NATALIE LI

photography ISOBEL RAE

styling SAM KNOLL

casting IN SEARCH OF

models CLEO LYNN, DAMI, KEELO, MATTHEW, SAMIR, SIMONE

production NATALIE LI

1970

Superstar launches–

the first Basketball shoe ever made in leather!

1970

Superstar launches–

the first Basketball shoe ever made in leather!

1970

Superstar launches–

the first Basketball shoe ever made in leather!

1986

paying homage to both adidas and their beloved Superstar sneakers.
adidas and Run-D.M.C. sign the first ever deal between a sneaker brand and hip hop artist, still working together today.

Run-D.M.C drops their now iconic hit—

“My adidas”

1986

paying homage to both adidas and their beloved Superstar sneakers.
adidas and Run-D.M.C. sign the first ever deal between a sneaker brand and hip hop artist, still working together today.

Run-D.M.C drops their now iconic hit—

“My adidas”

1986

paying homage to both adidas and their beloved Superstar sneakers.
adidas and Run-D.M.C. sign the first ever deal between a sneaker brand and hip hop artist, still working together today.

Run-D.M.C drops their now iconic hit—

“My adidas”

late 1980s

Superstars, only available in the US, start being smuggled from NY to Paris and London.

late 1980s

Superstars, only available in the US, start being smuggled from NY to Paris and London.

late 1980s

Superstars, only available in the US, start being smuggled from NY to Paris and London.

1990s

The Superstar is adopted by the skateboarding community.

1990s

The Superstar is adopted by the skateboarding community.

1990s

The Superstar is adopted by the skateboarding community.

2003

where the Superstar becomes a favorite.

is a hit in Japan,

A collaborative design with A Bathing Ape

2003

where the Superstar becomes a favorite.

is a hit in Japan,

A collaborative design with A Bathing Ape

2003

where the Superstar becomes a favorite.

is a hit in Japan,

A collaborative design with A Bathing Ape

2015

Pharrell launches not one, but 50 Superstars, in the "Supercolor" Pack.

2015

Pharrell launches not one, but 50 Superstars, in the "Supercolor" Pack.

2015

Pharrell launches not one, but 50 Superstars, in the "Supercolor" Pack.

2020

Superstar turns 50!

2020

Superstar turns 50!

2020

Superstar turns 50!

Present

modern superstars.

Superstar is seen in i-D worn by a group of

Present

modern superstars.

Superstar is seen in i-D worn by a group of

Present

modern superstars.

Superstar is seen in i-D worn by a group of

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