Willy Chavarria Brings Chicano Style to the adidas Jabbar

Willy Chavarria has had a whirlwind start to the year, having shut down the streets of Paris for his in January. Alongside the show, the Mexican-American designer also revealed his collaboration with adidas Originals, which included fresh takes on the archival .

The SS25 collection sees Chavarria rework two versions of the silhouette, with which he has a personal connection – he's previously spoken about growing up as a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar fan.

The Jabbar Low stays relatively true to form, with characteristic red Stripes and cream sole adding a pop of contrast and a fold-over tongue upping the details. A smarter option comes withthe Jabbar Dress, a leather version of the model that features a pointed toe, gold branding and leather laces. These drop alongside a number of Chicano-inspired apparel styles.

Speaking on the colab, Chavarria said adidas’ spot in Chicano culture 'is a bit of an untold story'.

'I love sharing this iconic brand in a way that reflects how I wore it growing up and how we wear it now,' he explained. 'Working with my close friends and extended family on this project in LA was a powerful and personal experience. It allowed me to capture the beauty of our Brown brothers and sisters against the backdrop that is home to so many of us.’

The first drop of the collection, which includes the Jabbar styles, will touch down on May 8, while drop two will follow in July. Stay tuned to see what’s in that drop and check out our interview with Chavarria .