In celebrating its 10-year anniversary, adidas Consortium have joined forces with Taipei-based retailer INVINCIBLE on a special delivery of the Superstar 80v. The Chinese shop pull inspiration from the style and aesthetics of the indigenous people of Taiwan. Traditional costumes often incorporate a variety of pastels but mainly shades of blue, white and red. These three colors also appear on the shoe in the form of a small row of beads around a fold down collar. A zig-zag patterned edge adds more emphasis to this particular element on the shoe which is a novelty and custom execution for this model. It is also the most characteristic attribute of INVINCIBLE’s re-engineered version of the Superstar. Slightly less visible, but significant nonetheless is the use of fish-skin on the tongue. It is another reference to the Taiwanese heritage, as this material is found on traditional armor used for ceremonial purposes and ritual fights. Further elements such as the embroidered three stripes but also the custom-designed pattern – a mix of tribal elements and logo references – on the insoles provide for an overall hand-crafted feel. The grey version of the Superstar 80v INVINCIBLE will be launched on November 21st at No42 Paris, No74 Berlin and selected Consortium retailers such as END. A monochromatic black version will be released exclusively at INVINCIBLE, No42 Paris, and No74 Berlin on the same day.