Remember Netflix’s fashion competition show Next in Fashion? Do you remember Chinese designer Angel Chen who teamed up with her pal and South Korean designer Minju Kim who together continued to wow the judges and audience with their innovative designs? Now after the show, Angel Chen is now teaming with sports and lifestyle company adidas for a colorful and sporty Spring/Summer 2020 collection.
Angel Chen continues to incorporate her Chinese heritage in this upcoming collaboration through the use of an energetic color palette along with nods toward aspects of her culture. The balance of nature and man are longstanding feature of Chinese culture. It is evident in pieces such as a long-sleeve red top and billowing white trousers which feature intertwining vines and other nature-inspired designs. Moreover, an all-black pair of Sleek Super sneakers baring a transparent sole features a lace-up detailing which hints to Chinese martial arts. Pieces from this collection can be seen as a play between both sports and lifestyle culture as well. Many wearers will more than likely wearing pieces to create casual looks that will also support their sporty lifestyles as well.
You can catch the Angel Chen x adidas collection this Saturday, May 30th if you’re in the Asian Pacific region. The global release will be in July with no date yet confirmed the month. Stay tuned for more info!