adidas Originals Honors 55 Years with Superstar: The Original
Debra John — July 21, 2025 — Marketing
To celebrate the 55th anniversary of its iconic sneaker, adidas Originals launches 'Superstar: The Original,' the latest chapter in its global campaign. Highlighting the Superstar’s journey from a basketball shoe to a cultural icon, the campaign explores its lasting influence across generations and creative spheres. Directed by Thibaut Grevet and narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, it features cultural pioneers including Missy Elliott, Mark Gonzales, Anthony Edwards, GloRilla, Teezo Touchdown, JENNIE, and Gabbriette.
Rendered in dramatic black-and-white, the campaign unfolds in two cinematic parts. The first, 'Pyramids,' reflects on monuments of human achievement, drawing a metaphor to the Superstar’s legacy. The second, 'Clocks,' unites all featured icons in a celebration of originality and timeless relevance.
Through Superstar: The Original, adidas Originals honors authenticity and innovation, reinforcing the Superstar as more than footwear—an enduring symbol of cultural impact and personal expression.
Image Credit: adidas
Rendered in dramatic black-and-white, the campaign unfolds in two cinematic parts. The first, 'Pyramids,' reflects on monuments of human achievement, drawing a metaphor to the Superstar’s legacy. The second, 'Clocks,' unites all featured icons in a celebration of originality and timeless relevance.
Through Superstar: The Original, adidas Originals honors authenticity and innovation, reinforcing the Superstar as more than footwear—an enduring symbol of cultural impact and personal expression.
Image Credit: adidas
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