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Samba

Prefers
a quality base: jeans, shirts, oversize coats and comfortable shoes
Confidently mixes open tops, miniskirts
and over-size elements with sneakers to create bold
and on-trend looks
90s nostalgia combined with avant-garde: vintage, sports chic, bold silhouettes
and on-trend details
Minimalism
with elements of luxury: oversize jackets, neutral colours, sleek silhouettes
Emily Ratajkowski
Katie Holms
Bella Hadid
Hailey Bieber
( 01 )
( 02 )
( 03 )
( 04 )
The legendary adidas Samba sneakers were a practical answer to a problem that plagued European soccer: old boots from the early 20th century were not suitable for playing on icy fields.
in life.
And so the adidas Samba was born — first as a solution to a problem,
and then as a style icon. For those who walk with confidence. On the field, in the city,
He sat down and created a shoe that clings to the pitch just right.
No false starts. No falls. Just play.
‘No, that's not going to work.’
Adi Dassler looked at all
this madness
and decided:
Playing was hard - staying on your feet was even harder.
turned into an icon.
Grew up on the streets.
Born on a soccer field.
Name
occupation
Born in
Lives in
3 November 1900
entrepreneur and inventor
Herzogenaurach, Germany
Dassler
Adi Dassler
That's how it started.
Germany
The logic
is simple:
if we present
it in Rio,
let it sound like a local vibe.
Samba quickly became a favorite on the field: no slipping, comfortable fit, no failure in movement. Lightweight, clingy, reliable — you could really play in them.
new sneakers.
And then - you know what happened: Samba went to the people.
It's hot,
and the Germans are on the pitch in their brand
Rio de Janeiro 1950
The World Cup
The first adidas Samba
Nothing is Impossible
but the spirit has remained.
Over the years,the Samba
has not stood still.
The model has grown with variations,
In the 70's
and 80's Samba moved from football fields
to skateparks.
The sneakers,
became the ideal option for the board: durable, comfortable,
not giving up their positions on the concrete.
Who would have thought that soccer practice sneakers would end up on the feet of those who race on a skateboard?
more
than just sneakers
Proof of this is Mercury's legendary performance where he blew up Wembley in 1986 wearing Samba, yellow jacket
and white.
Bob Marley, Freddie Mercury - these sneakers were on the feet of those who tore up the stages.
samba burst into music
and immediately
became part of the
legends
Freddie Mercury during his performance in 1986. Wembley stadium.
British
rock singer, composer
and songwriter of Parsi origin
Skateboarders, rappers, street fashion icons — everyone wore Samba. From Snoop Dogg to Kurt Cobain, from Tupac to Oasis.

The sneakers symbolised not just style, but the spirit of the time: independence, confidence and the ability to be yourself.
symbol
of the streets
In the 90s, these sneakers became a true
Name
clothing style
yol
occupation
Bob Marley
1945–1981
A mix of Jamaican streetwear and Rastafarian symbolism with dreadlocks, bright colors and loose, natural clothing.
Musician, guitarist, vocalist and composer.
Bob Marley
( 01 )
Name
clothing style
Born in
occupation
Snoop Dogg
Oct 20,1971
Westcoast gangsta: wide
t-shirts, tracksuits, bandanas, chains, sunglasses with a vintage vibe and a touch of luxury.
Rapper, actor, producer, and hip hop icon.
Snoop Dogg
( 02 )
Name
clothing style
YOL
occupation
Kurt Cobain
1967 - 1994
Grunge - stretch sweaters, ripped jeans, flannel shirts, T-shirts with prints, vintage and sloppy.
Musician and frontman for Nirvana.
Kurt Cobain
( 03 )
Name
YOL
occupation
2Pac
1971 - 1996
American rapper, producer and actor.
2Pac
( 04 )
clothing style
Grunge - stretch sweaters, ripped jeans, flannel shirts, T-shirts with prints, vintage and sloppy.
Samba
In 2020, the Samba came into the spotlight
as designer Grace
Wales Bonner turned them into a sublime fashion symbol.
Sneakers became
a true symbol -
and demand exploded. The Samba flew
to the top.
New era
look
put your favorite
what look are you ready
to try on?
Over the past few years, sneakers have become an essential part of the closet of Bella Hadid, Emily Ratakowski, Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner and others.
From Hollywood
to Provincetown
Kaya gerber
Elsa Hosk
Bella Hadid
Dakota Johnson
( 01 )
( 02 )
( 03 )
( 04 )
samba
Collaborations with adidas
The actor was inspired by his childhood and his affinity for skateboarding.
colours:
three colours: leather upper with suede overlays and hand-embroidered branding on the side and heel.
Jonah Hill
Wales Bonner
FACE x atmos
Palace
Ronnie Fieg
Jonah Hill
x adidas Samba
2020
Year of release:
London-based brand founder Grace Wales Bonner draws inspiration from her heritage - from the British-Jamaican community of London in the '70s and Jamaica in the '80s to dancehall style.
Jonah Hill
Wales Bonner
FACE x atmos
Palace
Ronnie Fieg
Wales Bonner
x adidas Samba
2020 to present
Year of release:
Teaming up with atmos and Japanese artist Face Oka. The collection pays homage to Face Oka’s work and is characterized by decorative eye inserts on the laces, signature branding on the tongue, gold-tone "Face Studio" lettering on the side and embroidered floral motifs.
Jonah Hill
Wales Bonner
FACE x atmos
Palace
Ronnie Fieg
FACE
x atmos
x adidas Samba
2022
Year of release:
The partners have combined the classic adidas Samba OG upper with an outsole from adidas Puig, the signature shoe of skateboarder Lucas Puig. Additional details include the Palace Tri-Ferg logo on the tongue and "PALACE" lettering on the side of the outsole.
Jonah Hill
Wales Bonner
FACE x atmos
Palace
Ronnie Fieg
palace
x adidas lucas puig samba
2023
Year of release:
For 2023, an updated version of the Samba was released in partnership with Clarks Originals. Embracing the DNA of all three sides, the sneaker was presented in three combinations of earthy hues including creamy white, sandy beige and dark green.
Jonah Hill
Wales Bonner
FACE x atmos
Palace
Ronnie Fieg
Ronnie Fieg x Clarks Originals
x adidas
2023
Year of release:
click on the stickers
As of 2023, 35, 000, 000
pairs of Adidas
Samba trainers have
been sold worldwide.
Having travelled
a long way from frozen football pitches to fashion catwalks, the adidas Samba has become not only
one of the sports brand’s best-selling models.
But also one
of the longest-running models
in production, which speaks
to their enduring influence and
the fact that
it's not just
rare, hard-to-
find releases
that have value.
Magarita Zubareva
Author of the longride:
Sources of materials
The project is non-commercial and is part of the Citadel Perspective course
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