A handout campaign photo of the collaboration between Topshop and Adidas (Courtesy: Topshop)
A handout campaign photo of the collaboration between Topshop and Adidas (Courtesy: Topshop)
A handout campaign photo of the collaboration between Topshop and Adidas (Courtesy: Topshop)
A handout campaign photo of the collaboration between Topshop and Adidas (Courtesy: Topshop)

When function meets form: Topshop X Adidas Originals


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What do you get when you pair a legendary fitness brand with a high street favourite? A sportswear-inspired collection worth lusting after.

As the trend for luxe sportswear continues to prevail for spring/summer 2014, these pieces are as relevant as ever.

The design team at Topshop went through the Adidas Originals archives to create bespoke prints inspired by London’s landscape.

The collaboration consists of 20 pieces of lightweight tricot hoodies, colour block T shirts and beautiful, draped jersey.

For a behind the scenes look at the campaign scroll down.

Available worldwide from March 20, 2014.

MATCH INFO

What: 2006 World Cup quarter-final
When: July 1
Where: Gelsenkirchen Stadium, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Result:
England 0 Portugal 0
(Portugal win 3-1 on penalties)

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