adidas Originals x CLOT by Edison Chen Channel the Spirit of the Horse for Lunar New Year 2026

For Lunar New Year 2026, adidas Originals and CLOT by Edison Chen come together to celebrate Chinese cultural heritage through a collection and campaign that unite symbolism, craftsmanship, and contemporary expression.

Just as the New Year celebrates unlocking good fortune, the adidas Originals x CLOT Lunar New Year 2026 campaign embraces the idea of unlocking limitless possibilities. For the first time, Edison Chen steps into the anime universe as a visionary key master, designing keys that open doors to hidden potential and future opportunities. This marks the first chapter in Edison’s evolving story; a multi-part anime series creative directed by Chen, set to unfold throughout the year, with special guests joining him along the way.

For the Lunar New Year collection, adidas Originals and CLOT celebrate Chinese cultural heritage through a footwear and apparel range shaped by symbolism, craftsmanship, and contemporary expression. Drawing from the Year of the Horse, a symbol of vitality, strength, and unbridled spirit, these motifs are woven throughout the collection, honoring tradition while advancing adidas’ legacy of innovation. Referencing Zodiac and Kung Fu, Chen created a harmonious blend of Chinese and Western cultural elements, woven seamlessly throughout the collection. The outcome is a unified expression of craftsmanship, performance sensibility, and contemporary streetwear design.

At the heart of the collection stands the CLOT Superstar Dress Shoe, a premium reinterpretation of an Originals icon. Its cowhide horse-print base upper directly references the Year of the Horse, complemented by a leather shell toe, cotton laces with gold lace tips, stitched 3-Stripes, and leather tassels. Leather continues through the lining and midsole, while a rubber outsole grounds the silhouette in everyday functionality without compromising its elevated aesthetic.

Alongside these symbolic references, the collection also draws from the elegance, discipline, and movement of kung fu. The CLOT Qi Flow is an example of this fluid blend of these heritage design codes, with the nylon upper, satin collar, pearl and frog-button closures, and an espadrille-inspired outsole delivering a silhouette that bridges traditional craft with contemporary lifestyle footwear.

Apparel extends the narrative through pieces where martial art silhouettes intersect with Western tailoring influences. The CLOT Track Jacket, crafted from 100% cotton twill, features a Mandarin collar, frog buttons, Western-inspired deco accents across the back, rounded zip pockets, and rope-detailed applied 3-Stripes. Its counterpart, a reimagined Beckenbauer Track Pant, includes a custom LNY woven label and herringbone elastic stirrups introducing a sense of motion, discipline, and precision to the ensemble.

Outerwear elevates the storytelling through a quilted, multi-texture lens with the CLOT Jacket, built from quilted crinkle nylon and insulated with PrimaLoft Gold Synthetic Fill Down. Chen’s selected favorite of the collection, where he meticulously arranged the stripes to form a distinctive collar pattern – subtle differentiating it from the norm while paying homage to the iconic Chinese down jacket silhouette. A refined satin lining, satin braided rope, Concho button closure further echoing CLOT’s signature motifs, and dual snap-button hand pockets create a piece that feels both ceremonial and utilitarian.

To celebrate the Lunar New Year adidas Originals will host a Tea Ceremony in New York City, January 27th at Floating Mountain Tea House at 8:00PM - open to the public, with six seats available, on a first-come first-serve basis. Each ceremony guest will be gifted pieces from the collection before it becomes available worldwide.

Floating Mountain Tea House 239 West 72 Street, Floor 2 New York, New York 10023

The adidas Originals x CLOT Lunar New Year Collection by Edison Chen will be available globally on January 31, 2026 at 10AM EST on the CONFIRMED App, adidas.com, and at select retailers.

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About adidas Originals

Inspired by the rich sporting heritage of adidas – one of the world’s leading sports brands and a global designer and developer of athletic footwear and apparel – adidas Originals is a lifestyle brand founded in 2001. With the adidas archive at its foundation, adidas Originals continues to evolve the brand’s legacy through its commitment to product innovation and its ability to filter the creativity and courage found on courts and sporting arenas through the lens of contemporary youth culture. Marked by the iconic Trefoil logo that was first used in 1972 and championed by those that continue to shape and define creative culture, adidas Originals continues to lead the way as the pioneering sportswear brand for the street.

About Edison Chen

Edison Chen is a leading cultural force internationally thanks to his all-encompassing approach towards fashion, art, music and more. Since breaking out in 2000, he has starred in some of Hong Kong’s most influential films, as well as building a successful career in the music industry. Never one to rest on his laurels when it comes to creative expression, Edison founded CLOT in 2003 as a Hong Kong-based streetwear label with the aim of bridging the East and the West through thoughtfully designed apparel and goods. As CLOT’s Creative Director, Edison has crafted a uniquely recognizable aesthetic that seamlessly marries Chinese traditional motifs with contemporary streetwear, in the process partnering with esteemed international brands to create sold-out collaborative designs.

Under Edison’s tenure, CLOT has also spun off into CLOTTEE, a diffusion line inspired by the energy of the newer generations, and JUICE STORE, an all-encompassing fashion and lifestyle store that maintains a presence in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Chengdu, Guangzhou, and Los Angeles. CLOT has also previously exhibited at New York and Paris Fashion Week.

About CLOT®

First established in 2003, CLOT is a pioneering streetwear label and the brainchild of Edison Chen. Conceived from the desire to bridge East and West through thoughtfully designed apparel and goods, the brand takes its Chinese roots to a worldwide stage, modernizing, reinterpreting, and splices motifs from traditional Chinese culture with bold graphics, exaggerated silhouettes, and a dynamic energy reflective of the new youth of Asia. CLOT has since partnered with leading global brands in various genres to create sold-out collaborations, solidifying its international presence in the process.

CLOT’s vision for a borderless culture of streetwear is further manifested in JUICE, a fashion and lifestyle retailer that expresses an all-encompassing aesthetic through its curation of apparel, home goods, and more. Located in major cities around the world, JUICE can be found in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Taipei, Taichung, Los Angeles, and online.