"Royal Blue" Animates Pharrell's Adidas Jellyfish in Paris

Adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams have a certified hit with the Adistar Jellyfish. Before the chunky sneaker launches worldwide, it's taken a liking to Paris.

The Louis Vuitton-frontman unveiled the collaboration in January, proving his creative touch is as sharp as ever. Although most netizens struggled to pinpoint exactly what inspired the project, savvy enthusiasts of the Three Stripes quickly confirmed that the Jellyfish was based on the Adistar Cushion 3, a performance runner from 2005. The AdiPRENE cushioning and accompanying technologies reprise their roles on Pharrell's design, but the upper gets a complete overhaul.

Set to launch in a Pusha T-approved "Triple Black" style, the model features exaggerated, protruding proportions across the top-half. Reminiscent of a jellyfish's exo-skeleton, the design modernizes performance heritage through the lens of Skateboard P. The result is a product that calls attention with its inherent build, and that delivers versatility through its plethora of panels and elements. Pharrell previewed a white-and-blue version of the retro collaboration during the most recent Paris Fashion Week.

Enjoy a closer-look at the latest Adistar Jellyfish ahead—courtesy of @le.syndrome on Instagram. Pairs are expected to release via Adidas.com come fall for $300.

For more sneaker news, check out the Tom Sachs Mars Yard 3.0, the controversial artist's first collaboration with Nike in two years. The pair is scheduled to release in September.