The landscape of adidas collaborators is a fiercely contested one, with names like Wales Bonner, Pharrell Williams, and Bad BunnyWilly Chavarria.
Solely in terms of what they’ve already accomplished, the aforementioned trio are pretty squarely the podium players. However, if we’re to stack up a “next three,” Willy Chavarria unquestionably is in the mix, and his journey with the Three Stripes demonstrates exactly why.
From his very first capsule, Chavarria has been given the red-carpet treatment, a testament to the respect adidas has for his distinct design language. He has masterfully worked through his introductory collections, each time imprinting his signature touch of dramatic silhouettes, refined tailoring, and a profound socio-cultural narrative onto classic adidas forms.
This is perhaps most evident in his latest offering: the adidas Forum ’84 Hi. Chavarria takes this basketball-born icon and elevates it with his unique sensibility. Expect clean, premium materials, a sophisticated and often subdued color palette, and that characteristic Chavarria-esque blend of streetwear edge with haute couture drama. The result is a sneaker that feels both timeless and distinctly of the designer's world—a perfect fusion of archival sport and modern, polished sophistication.