Simone Rocha x adidas Originals Releases September
Simone Rocha's first collaboration with adidas Originals arrives in September 2026, translating the Irish designer's signature romanticism into five silhouettes across three archival models. The collection merges pearls, gems, lace, and ballet references with vintage sportswear—a continuation of Rocha's aesthetic principle of pairing delicacy against utilitarian form.
By Marcus Chen
The Collaboration's Arc
Six months after unveiling her first adidas partnership on the London Fashion Week runway in February, Simone Rocha's footwear collection is finally poised to release. The debut marks a natural extension of her design vocabulary—one that has consistently positioned ornamental femininity as a counterpoint to functional sportswear silhouettes. With adidas Originals, Rocha gains access to three foundational models to reinterpret: the Japan Slip-On, the Taekwondo, and the Climacool.
Design Details
The most visually dramatic transformation occurs with the adidas Japan Slip-On, which metamorphoses into a backless mule. Pony-hair uppers receive pearl appliqués along the Three Stripes, while oversized ribbon laces replace conventional lacing and ornate tongue detailing extends the embellishment strategy. Soft pink insoles ground the piece in Rocha's color palette. Two colorways—light tan and black—offer tonal variation without compromising the collection's cohesive vision.
The Taekwondo Ballerina takes the already minimal silhouette further into ballet territory. Pleating across the toe box introduces texture, while the traditional tongue is entirely eliminated, allowing ribbon laces to run directly across the foot. Clear gemstone flowers and Trefoils cluster at the toe, paired with pink insoles. Two versions ship in light pink/red and black/red combinations.
The Climacool represents the collection's most technical departure. Rocha replaces the model's familiar mesh construction with leather, then introduces lace mesh through the midfoot for ventilation—a design compromise that preserves technical function while advancing aesthetic intent. Three jeweled Trefoils ornament the heel, and ribbon lacing again supersedes the conventional tongue. This shoe exemplifies the collection's central tension: reconciling adidas's performance heritage with haute couture embellishment.
Across all five releases, the vocabulary remains consistent: pearls, ribbon, lace, and gemstones function as a unified design language, each element deliberately positioned to soften or reimagine archival sportswear proportions.
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Release Information
The Simone Rocha x adidas Originals collection drops in September 2026 across adidas retail channels. Additional launch specifics—including confirmed retail pricing and full retailer distribution—are expected to be announced closer to the release date. Five distinct SKUs comprise the lineup: two Taekwondo colorways, two Japan Slip-On colorways, and one Climacool offering.
For context on current adidas pricing, the brand is actively offering deals across its broader catalog—recent promotions have included discounts of 40% or higher on select models—though pricing for Rocha's collection has not yet been disclosed.
FAQs
When does the Simone Rocha x adidas collection release?
The collection launches in September 2026. Specific retail launch dates and times have not yet been confirmed.
How many shoes are in the Simone Rocha x adidas collection?
Five total releases are planned across three adidas models: two colorways of the Japan Slip-On, two of the Taekwondo Ballerina, and one Climacool.
Where can I buy the Simone Rocha x adidas collection?
The collection will be available through adidas.com and adidas retail locations. Additional retailer availability will be announced prior to release.
Release Info
Simone Rocha x adidas Originals Collection
- Release Date: September 2026
- Retail Price: Not yet confirmed
- Availability: adidas.com, adidas retail locations
- Models: Japan Slip-On, Taekwondo Ballerina, Climacool
- Total Releases: 5 SKUs
