If you’re even slightly into fashion, you’ve likely seen the buzz surrounding the Adidas and Willy Chavarria Fall/Winter 2025 collection, which made waves at Paris Men’s Fashion Week. But beyond the bold aesthetics and cultural storytelling, one of the biggest highlights of the show was Chavarria’s latest and most ambitious collaboration with Adidas.
With a lineup of statement-making sneakers and apparel, this TARANTULA collection cements Chavarria’s place as a major force in high fashion, blending Chicano influences, queer representation, and streetwear aesthetics in a way that feels both personal and universal.
A Paris Fashion Week Statement Piece
Willy Chavarria’s first-ever Paris show, titled TARANTULA, was more than just a collection—it was a powerful display of culture, identity, and resilience. The show featured some of Chavarria’s most striking designs to date, with Latin music and fashion icons like J Balvin, Becky G, and Jerry Lorenzo walking the runway.
The Forum 84 Gets a Chavarria Makeover
At the heart of this Adidas x Willy Chavarria collab is a reinterpretation of the Forum 84, one of Adidas’ most iconic basketball sneakers. Originally designed for the court, the chunky, retro silhouette has evolved into a streetwear staple over the years. Now, Chavarria is pushing the design even further, introducing six bold new silhouettes that redefine what the Forum can be.
1. The Forum Boot 🔥
The most striking pair in the collection, the Forum Boot, takes the classic Forum 84 and reworks it into a rugged high-top boot. The designer adds a chunky, combat-style sole and plays with ankle height, making the silhouette feel more like a Doc Martens hybrid than a traditional sneaker. Available in both high- and low-top versions, this one is built for statement-making fits.
2. The Chavarria Forum Combat Sneaker ⚡
Another highlight is the Forum Combat Sneaker, which combines streetwear energy with military-inspired toughness. This one is for those who love aggressive styling with functional appeal.
3. The Forum Heel Sneaker 👠
On the opposite end of the spectrum is the Forum Heel Sneaker, a sleek, formal reinvention of the Forum 84. This version trades in the standard midsole for a refined Cuban heel, giving it a dress shoe-like elegance. It’s an experimental but effortlessly stylish take on sneakers-meet-formalwear, much like Chavarria’s heeld-out Adidas Jabbar from his NYFW show in September.
4 & 5. Classic Forum 84 High & Low 👟
For those who prefer something closer to the original 80s basketball vibe, Chavarria delivers two updated versions of the Forum 84 in high and low-top silhouettes, with subtle tweaks that enhance the boldness and structure of the shoe.
Beyond Sneakers: The TARANTULA Apparel Collection
While the sneakers have stolen the spotlight, Chavarria’s Adidas collab extends into apparel as well. Staying true to the baggy, oversized aesthetic he’s become known for, the collection features:
🔴 Baggy tracksuits with silken sheens
⚫ Oversized bomber jackets (including a standout leather piece that’s sure to dominate menswear mood boards in 2025)
🔴 Wide-leg shorts and structured silhouettes
The color palette is bold yet refined, sticking mainly to TARANTULA’s signature black and red scheme. Each piece channels Chicano culture, underground streetwear, and modern high fashion in a way that only Chavarria can execute.
Adidas’ Run of High-Fashion Dominance Continues
For the last five years, Adidas has led the charge in high-fashion collaborations, bringing designers into the sneaker and streetwear space like no other brand. Their work with Wales Bonner has been one of the most celebrated partnerships of the 2020s, and their Gucci collections have made major waves.
Now, after his breakout Paris fashion Week moment, Willy Chavarria is officially next in line—not just as a designer to watch, but as a major player in shaping the future of fashion.
Release Info & Availability
While an official release date for the Adidas x Willy Chavarria TARANTULA collection hasn’t been announced yet, expect these kicks and apparel to drop later in 2025. Given the hype around the collection, it’s safe to assume these will sell out fast.
For now, keep an eye out for Adidas’ official announcements, and get ready for one of the boldest collaborations of the year.
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