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Pharrell x adidas Adistar Jellyfish ‘Red’ to launch in bold new colourway

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Red athletic sneaker with gray and black accents, red laces, and a sculpted sole, shown on a concrete floor
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Discover the details of the new Pharrell Adidas Jellyfish Red. We break down the design, release date, and how to cop this vibrant VIRGINIA project sneaker.

Key Takeaways

  • The Pharrell adidas Jellyfish ‘Red’ introduces a bold two-tone design, shifting from neutral tones to high-contrast red.
  • It features a rich layering of reds, influenced by the archival adidas Adistar Cushion, paired with black and grey accents.
  • Set to release globally on October 24, 2026, the retail price is approximately AED 1,100, with limited stock available.
  • Collectors in the UAE should monitor the adidas app and premium retailers for purchase notifications.
  • Style the Jellyfish with oversized denim or technical trousers to complement its sculpted silhouette and vibrant colorway.

The Pharrell x adidas Adistar Jellyfish ‘Red’ marks a shift for the VIRGINIA project. Moving away from neutral palettes, this iteration uses a high-contrast, two-tone red design to emphasise the silhouette’s bulky tooling and layered panelling.

Pharrell’s approach to the VIRGINIA project has favoured an understated aesthetic. This drop changes that, moving from muted tones to an aggressive colourway.

The design highlights the heavy, sculpted lines of the Adistar Jellyfish. High-contrast reds make the tooling the main event.

Design breakdown: Two-tone red and archival influences

Drawing cues from the archival adidas Adistar Cushion, the Jellyfish features a bright red outer overlay and toe box. This contrasts with ‘Team Victory Red’ on the base material and midsole, finished with black Three Stripes and grey structural accents.

The use of two distinct reds creates a layered effect. A bright red coats the outer overlays and toe box, while the base material and midsole sections use ‘Team Victory Red’ to add depth to the bulky shape.

Black Three Stripes sit on the sidewalls. Grey accents around the raised structural panels provide a neutral anchor to the red saturation.

The SKU is KK0633. It retains the oversized silhouette rooted in the Adistar Cushion archives.

Pair of red and black Pharrell x adidas Adistar Jellyfish 'Red' athletic sneakers with light blue accents, shown from multiple angles over a wooden floor

How to secure the Pharrell Adidas Jellyfish Red in the UAE

With a global release set for 24 October 2026, UAE collectors should monitor the adidas official app and local premium retailers. The retail price is approximately AED 1,100.

Stock is limited. The adidas official app is the best option; set your notifications. Most premium retailers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will follow the global release window.

At AED 1,100, these may move quickly into the resale market due to the Pharrell collaboration and VIRGINIA project branding.

Styling the bulky Adistar Jellyfish silhouette

The Jellyfish’s exaggerated silhouette demands contemporary streetwear styling. Pair them with oversized charcoal denim or technical nylon trousers to allow the sculpted midsole and red colourway to remain the focal point.

These are not subtle shoes. The volume of the shoe requires volume in the clothing.

Charcoal denim cools the red without the harsh contrast of pure black. Technical nylon trousers in a matte finish complement the structural feel of the Adistar tooling.

Keep the rest of the look minimal. A heavy-weight grey tee or a neutral oversized hoodie is enough.

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