The Latest END. x adidas Collection Is a ‘By The Sea’ Spezial
For many fans across the globe, the German brand’s , which is run by Gary Aspden, is the peak of what they have to offer. It’s not often that we get blessed with a Spezial collaboration, but when we do it’s always epic. Next up to link with the fabled sub-brand is retailer, who’ve taken inspired from British seaside culture for a multi-shoe and apparel collection.
END. have decided to focus on three Spezial models for their collaborative collection, hosting ‘By the Sea’-themed makeovers. Kicking off the pack is the Moscrop 2, which has arrived in a sandy variation, boasting premium pigskin and rugged uppers. This model is made using elements pulled from two Team Trefoil’s archive models, pulling the upper from the adidas Raider, and the sole unit from the adidas Infinity. Next up in the pack is the adidas Wilsy, a mesh-clad vintage vibes model that comes correct in this END. colab in a signature two-tone. As usual, the Wilsy boasts a clean mesh base layer, bolstered by leather overlays (similar to the 2020 New Order colab) and green coloured hits, exuding a somewhat collegiate vibe. The final addition to the ‘By the Sea’ collection is the tried-and-true Spezial Samba Deco, which hosts a crisp blue and green two-tone upper.
‘With any collaborations we do with adidas SPZL there needs to be a good reason for them to exist,’ Gary Aspden said in a press release. ‘They are often underpinned by strong existing relationships and this collaboration with END. most definitely has that. Given the level of support that END. have loyally shown to the SPZL range since the very beginning it felt right to finally acknowledge that with a product pack as part of the SPZL tenth anniversary celebrations. END. brought their 'By the Sea' story/concept to us and we gave them potential options to work with on a selection of archival SPZL silhouettes from over the past decade. Once they made their product choices we worked collaboratively with discussions at every stage of the design process.’
The END. x adidas Spezial ‘By the Sea’ collection is launching via the retailer’s channels on August 9 there will be an earlier release on August 2 exclusively at END. Newcastle.