# Synthpop Band-Backed Apparel adidas Spezial Debuts a Collaboration with Working Men's Club By Kanesa D | Published 2022-08-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-spezial-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/adidas-spezial-summer-22-working-mens-club) & [adidas](https://www.adidas.co.uk/release-dates) adidas Spezial has unveiled its collaboration with Yorkshire synthpop band Working Men’s Club and its lead singer Syd Minsky-Sargeant for Summer 2022. The collaboration features the widely popular ‘Adilette SPZL’ a slide that boasts off-white tones, a black adidas [Trefoil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-originals-pet-collection) symbol, and Spezial branding. Next is the ‘ZX 620 SPZL,’ a shoe inspired by the ‘ZX 600’ and ‘ZX 555’ silhouettes. The sneaker boasts synthetic suede uppers, mesh underlays, and an EVA midsole and outsole. Finally, the footwear release is finished with an updated version of the ‘Warszawa SPZL’ and ‘Stapfen SPZL’ silhouettes. The collection also spotlights an [apparel selection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas-2) with highlights like the ‘Calavadella Jacket’ in ‘Peach,’ the ‘Portinatx Shorts’ in ‘Sand,’ and a ‘Marnach TT’ tracksuit. T-shirts and polos are also available. The adidas Spezial Summer 2022 collection arrives on August 11 via adidas. Image Credit: adidas Spezial ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaboration Apparel:** Opportunity for apparel brands to collaborate with musicians and bands to create limited edition collections. - **Retro-inspired Footwear:** Market for footwear brands to create updated versions of retro silhouettes to appeal to nostalgia-driven consumers. - **Limited Edition Releases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for brands to create limited edition releases to increase demand and drive sales. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel Industry:** Opportunity for apparel industry to collaborate with musicians and bands to create limited edition collections. - **Footwear Industry:** Market for footwear industry to create updated versions of retro silhouettes to appeal to nostalgia-driven consumers. - **Marketing Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for marketing industry to create limited edition releases to increase demand and drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Collaborative Summer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-and-adidas-1.md) - [Vintage Style Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-3.md) - [Creative Sporty Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-wales-bonner.md) - [Collaborative Sporty Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spezial-fc.md) - [College-Inspired Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handball-spezials.md) - [Retro Chic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-mn.md) - [Technical Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-adidas.md) - [Muted Sportswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/song-for-the-mute-adidas.md) - [Celebratory Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-west-nyc.md)