adidas and Arte Antwerp design modular winterwear
adidas and Belgian label Arte Antwerp have completed their FW26 collaboration with a winter outerwear release built around layering and football supporter culture. The collection launches globally on 15 October in stores and online, with apparel priced between US$70 and US$400.
The central garment is a two-in-one puffer jacket with a detachable translucent shell and contrasting insulated inner layer. Both components can be worn together or separately. A second convertible piece reinterprets a long-sleeve football jersey with a removable outer layer, drawing on the South Africa 2002 national-team shirt.
The range also includes winter accessories made from 100% merino wool, among them a beanie, balaclava and scarf referencing Belgian football fanwear. A muted colour palette and adaptable silhouettes aim to connect streetwear styling with cold-weather functionality.
Although the collaboration is primarily a fashion and branding launch, its detachable garment constructions are relevant to designers examining modularity, product versatility and multi-season use. The release does not make a quantified environmental-performance claim for the collection.
adidas Arte Antwerp outerwear modular garment merino wool layering football culture
adidas AG / Arte Antwerp
