https://www.scmp.com/rss/521784/feed The latest news and top stories on Adidas. A global leader in athletic apparel, footwear, and sporting goods, Germany-headquartered Adidas specialises in high-quality sportswear, equipment, and accessories. They primarily serve athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and fashion-conscious consumers across diverse age groups worldwide. Renowned for innovation and strong brand recognition, Adidas is Europe’s largest sportswear manufacturer. Their business focus includes continuous product enhancement and... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Ada Li Ada Li The Adidas shoes Sabastian Sawe wore in his record-setting London Marathon win might not make the average runner much better, but that has not stopped people paying a fortune to snap them up. Sawe broke through the two-hour barrier on Sunday, winning in a time of one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds. Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha finished second in 1:59:41, while compatriot Tigst Assefa smashed her own women-only world record in 2:15:41. Both also wore the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, which weigh in at... https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3351674/sabastian-sawe-adidas-shoes-spike-online-resellers-asking-us4000-pair?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3351674/sabastian-sawe-adidas-shoes-spike-online-resellers-asking-us4000-pair?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:10 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg As athletes and spectators marvelled at not one but two men smashing the once-unthinkable two-hour barrier in this year’s London Marathon, German sportswear maker Adidas also had reason to celebrate. Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe and Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha were both clad in the brand’s new and ultralight US$500 racing shoe as they crossed the finishing line on Sunday. Shares of Adidas rose 2 per cent in early Frankfurt trading on Monday. They have dropped about 18 per cent so far this year, amid... https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3351558/adidas-gets-running-lift-2-sub-2-hour-runs-2-world-records-london-marathon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3351558/adidas-gets-running-lift-2-sub-2-hour-runs-2-world-records-london-marathon?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:08 +0000 dpa dpa Sabastian Sawe said he was living proof “nothing is impossible” after becoming the first athlete to break the two-hour barrier in an official competition to win the London Marathon in a world record 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds. The Kenyan defended his 2025 title, beating debutant Yomif Kejelcha by 11 seconds. The Ethiopian runner-up also crossed the line in an astonishing 1:59:41 hours, while Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda finished third in 2:00:28. All three were faster than the previous... https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3351516/london-marathon-star-sawe-says-nothing-impossible-after-sub-2-hour-record-run?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3351516/london-marathon-star-sawe-says-nothing-impossible-after-sub-2-hour-record-run?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:15:10 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara She won Olympic gold in Beijing while carrying her first child, but it was playing club basketball in mainland China that allowed Candace Parker “to take care of my family”. A WNBA champion with three different franchises in the United States, Parker had spells with Guangdong Dolphins and Xinjiang Magic Deer between 2016 and 2018. Also a veteran of six seasons in Russia and one in Turkey, Parker, in Hong Kong exploring opportunities to add to her broad investment portfolio, told the South China... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3347886/american-basketball-star-candace-parker-grateful-chance-play-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3347886/american-basketball-star-candace-parker-grateful-chance-play-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:11 +0000 Cao Jiaxuan Cao Jiaxuan China and Germany have pledged to elevate ties as they seek to rebalance relations amid global uncertainties. Chinese President Xi Jinping told visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on Wednesday that he was “willing to work together with the chancellor to continuously advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Germany to new levels”. Merz echoed Xi’s call to strengthen bilateral relations, according to state broadcaster CCTV. “The more turbulent and complex... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344618/meeting-merz-xi-urges-efforts-advance-china-germany-ties-new-levels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344618/meeting-merz-xi-urges-efforts-advance-china-germany-ties-new-levels?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:34:57 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre King Charles’ appearance at the fall/winter 2026 show of British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker dominated headlines at London Fashion Week. While this is not the first time a royal has shown up at a London Fashion Week event, King Charles attended Coker’s show hours after the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Prince Andrew was detained on Thursday and questioned over allegations that he sent confidential government... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344286/london-fashion-week-2026-simone-rocha-chet-lo-erdem-and-tolu-coker-king-charles-front-row?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344286/london-fashion-week-2026-simone-rocha-chet-lo-erdem-and-tolu-coker-king-charles-front-row?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:35:27 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar In music and pop culture, 2026 belongs to Bad Bunny. The rapper made history at the 2026 Grammys with three awards, including album of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos (I Should Have Taken More Photos), marking the first time a Spanish-language record has been awarded that honour. Days later, he headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show, drawing an average of 128 million viewers, making it the fourth most-watched halftime show in NFL history, per Variety and Billboard. Kendrick Lamar’s set... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3343419/meet-bad-bunnys-brother-bernie-martinez-ocasio-who-model?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3343419/meet-bad-bunnys-brother-bernie-martinez-ocasio-who-model?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Salomé Grouard Salomé Grouard Hong Kong’s education system is famously unforgiving. From cutthroat kindergarten admissions to hours of nightly homework and an average of five hours of private tutoring a week, children face tremendous pressure to perform in the world’s third most competitive economy. In such an environment, arts education rarely makes the cut – often dismissed as a luxury rather than a path to success. “Growing up, I had so many talented friends who gave up on art as they went through school,” says... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3343401/how-hong-kong-schools-and-artists-offgodtate-are-nurturing-creativity-ai-era?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3343401/how-hong-kong-schools-and-artists-offgodtate-are-nurturing-creativity-ai-era?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Hong Kong-born artist Andrew Mok, 21, better known as YaLocalOffgod, got his start turning sketches into viral portraits of musicians and YouTubers, before branching out into fashion and sculpture. His brother and long-time collaborator, Tate Mok, 23, takes Andrew’s wild ideas and builds them into slick, futuristic objects. In their colourful Chai Wan studio, they talk about their sibling synergy and what’s left on their bucket lists. Andrew Mok: We’re both into art and drawing, and I learned... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343194/conversation-tate-and-andrew-mok-hong-kong-artists-better-known-offgodtate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343194/conversation-tate-and-andrew-mok-hong-kong-artists-better-known-offgodtate?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:17 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl into a giant street party on Sunday, delivering his hits on one of the world’s biggest stages – and becoming the first-ever halftime show headliner to sing only in Spanish. Anticipation was high for the 31-year-old’s set, amid rampant speculation about whether he would use his platform to renew his criticism of President Donald Trump’s administration in front of tens of millions of viewers. Just a week ago at the Grammys, where he won the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3342878/how-bad-bunny-rocked-super-bowl-halftime-show-zara-audemars-piguet-and-adidas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3342878/how-bad-bunny-rocked-super-bowl-halftime-show-zara-audemars-piguet-and-adidas?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:46:43 +0000 Fiona Sun Fiona Sun Adidas has apologised and said it will conduct a comprehensive review of its fitting rooms to better protect customer privacy, after a woman complained that a staff member and other patrons opened the curtain while she was inside one at a store in Hong Kong. The sportswear giant said on Friday in a social media statement that the company’s management had met the customer to offer an apology and provide help. “Adidas has always valued customers’ shopping experience, with safety and privacy being... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342715/adidas-says-sorry-over-fitting-room-incident-hong-kong-vows-privacy-review?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342715/adidas-says-sorry-over-fitting-room-incident-hong-kong-vows-privacy-review?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:45:25 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Adidas has expressed concern over a woman’s complaint about a staff member and other customers opening the curtain of a fitting room at a Hong Kong branch on two occasions while she was inside, saying it would review its facilities and store operations. The German sportswear giant issued a response on Sunday, four days after the woman took to social media to complain. The company wrote in an online post that its Hong Kong branch was “concerned” about the alleged incident. “We are concerned about... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3342005/adidas-concerned-after-woman-complains-fitting-room-opened-twice-mong-kok-shop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3342005/adidas-concerned-after-woman-complains-fitting-room-opened-twice-mong-kok-shop?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:45:22 +0000 Zoe Suen Zoe Suen Sometimes, the seeds for fashion’s most compelling shifts are sown far away from runways and high-end ateliers. For Johanna Parv, the London-based independent designer whose namesake brand merges the worlds of cycling and luxury fashion, the impulse built as she traversed the city on two wheels, seeing the way people had to awkwardly manipulate their outfit to avoid, say, getting a suit trouser or skirt hem caught in their bike chain. “A lot of functional sportswear is historically designed by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3340441/luxury-sportswear-having-moment-niche-brands-redefine-workout-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3340441/luxury-sportswear-having-moment-niche-brands-redefine-workout-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Jennie Kim, member of the powerhouse K-pop quartet Blackpink, turns 30 today, on January 16. Known for chart-topping hits like “How You Like That” and “Pink Venom” as well as her solo endeavours like Ruby, the album she dropped in March 2025, Jennie has cemented her status as one of pop culture’s most watched figures. Beyond the stage, she’s also a fashion front row fixture. Dubbed “Human Chanel”, or more affectionately, the “Chanel princess”, Jennie’s bond with the house of Coco has only... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3339982/jennie-30-blackpink-stars-8-top-brand-collaborations-chanel-calvin-klein?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3339982/jennie-30-blackpink-stars-8-top-brand-collaborations-chanel-calvin-klein?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Out with the old, in with the new: as January unfolds, Hong Kong’s weekend line-up mirrors this seasonal shift, with some experiences entering their final days while fresh options await. The debut of the city’s first major street dance festival leads the charge alongside a soon-to-close museum, a new anime pop-up and empowering run sessions, offering something for every pace and interest. Read on to find out more. 1. Cupnoodles Museum The Hong Kong branch of Japan’s Cupnoodles Museum, which... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3339139/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-january-9-11?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3339139/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-january-9-11?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:15:08 +0000 SCMP SCMP We have selected five Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Hong Kong’s women tattoo artists who draw on Chinese culture to ink differently These artists channel elements of Chinese painting, calligraphy and Buddhism through their needles in a new form of “poetic expression”. 2. History of Chinese-style ‘frog buttons’, seen on viral Adidas jacket During Shanghai Fashion Week in... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3339117/women-tattoo-artists-history-behind-viral-adidas-jacket-7-lifestyle-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3339117/women-tattoo-artists-history-behind-viral-adidas-jacket-7-lifestyle-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:15:09 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press In the Mexican mountain town of San Isidro Buen Suceso, Virginia Veronica Arce Arce begins her days as she has for decades: seated at her vintage Singer sewing machine, guiding bright threads into intricate patterns passed down through generations. Arce is part of a group of talented female indigenous artisans who collaborate to create the colourful embroidered dresses and huipiles – traditional blouses worn by indigenous women – that have become a wardrobe staple for Mexican President Claudia... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3336314/mexicos-sheinbaum-standing-indigenous-women-stitch-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3336314/mexicos-sheinbaum-standing-indigenous-women-stitch-time?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:46:00 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Hong Kong customs officers have seized HK$10 million (US$1.29 million) worth of suspected counterfeit sports and luxury shoes such as Nike, Adidas, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, believed to be intended for overseas markets to capitalise on a demand driven by global mega-events. “At mega-events such as sports shoes exhibitions, many collectors and enthusiasts will trade items on site, driving up demand for high-quality counterfeit sports shoes,” said Inspector Yeung Tit-fung of the Customs and Excise... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3329946/hong-kong-customs-seize-hk10-million-bogus-nike-adidas-shoes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3329946/hong-kong-customs-seize-hk10-million-bogus-nike-adidas-shoes?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:36:22 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa French luxury house Hermès has named Grace Wales Bonner as the brand’s new creative director of menswear – an appointment that was long foreseen but bold nonetheless. It is the first time in nearly four decades that Hermès has made a shift in creative leadership for its menswear division. The designer succeeds Véronique Nichanian, who left last week after 37 years at the helm and was the longest-serving creative director in fashion. Wales Bonner’s appointment marks a significant moment for both... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3329929/meet-grace-wales-bonner-whos-made-history-being-named-hermes-new-creative-director?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3329929/meet-grace-wales-bonner-whos-made-history-being-named-hermes-new-creative-director?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:39:52 +0000 Daniel Ren Daniel Ren Canadian athletic apparel retailer Lululemon has become the latest tenant of Hongkong Land’s mixed-use project Westbund Central in Shanghai, adding lustre to a waterfront area in the city’s southwestern Xuhui district amid a property downtrend. The company would officially open its China store support centre on October 27, a move to show Lululemon’s vibrancy in line with the development of the West Bund, an emerging central business district (CBD) built on the 11km-long zone, according to Ng San... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3328746/lululemon-moves-hongkong-lands-project-shanghai-giving-emerging-cbd-boost?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3328746/lululemon-moves-hongkong-lands-project-shanghai-giving-emerging-cbd-boost?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:36:15 +0000 Hyewon Lee Hyewon Lee Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters continues to break records every day. It has become the most-watched film on the platform, with 236 million views at the time of writing, and has four songs within the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 (with “Golden” being No 1). The film centres around the K-pop girl group Huntr/x, whose three members balance their careers in the spotlight with dramatic battles against demons. Confronted with their rivals, the Saja Boys, the girls rely on the power of music and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3323493/who-may-hong-voice-actress-mira-netflixs-kpop-demon-hunters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3323493/who-may-hong-voice-actress-mira-netflixs-kpop-demon-hunters?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:00:17 +0000 Cherry Liu,Hyewon Lee Cherry Liu,Hyewon Lee Summer is in full swing and social media is overflowing with stunning, sun-drenched snapshots of celebrities in their best holiday ‘fits – from elegant yacht ensembles and effortless resort looks to – of course – lots of breezy beachwear with swimsuits front and centre. Whether cruising in the Bahamas or soaking up the sun on a southern French beach, the stars are serving up major fashion inspiration. Here is a round-up of the best summer holiday outfits. Kylie Jenner in Isabel Marant During... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3320276/summers-best-dressed-celebrities-sabrina-carpenter-dua-lipa-and-kylie-jenner?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3320276/summers-best-dressed-celebrities-sabrina-carpenter-dua-lipa-and-kylie-jenner?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:00:13 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal was congratulated on Chinese social media on Tuesday after his “transfer” to Shanghai high school team Dalian No 8. The 17-year-old shared a series of images on social media of his journey to China. And when he arrived at the airport, he was wearing a Dalian No 8 High School football shirt – an image reminiscent of a player landing at the destination of their new club. There were also videos on Chinese social media of Yamal showing off his Mandarin skills. So... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317513/have-chinese-youth-football-team-signed-barcelona-teen-superstar-lamine-yamal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317513/have-chinese-youth-football-team-signed-barcelona-teen-superstar-lamine-yamal?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:12:13 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Ashley Westwood is a stickler for detail, so it was probably no accident that he exaggerated Hong Kong’s underdog status on the eve of their first East Asian Football Championship match on Tuesday. “We’re playing three very good teams, two of the best-ranked teams in Asia, and China, a good, strong side,” the city’s head coach said in Yongin, on the outskirts of Seoul, as he previewed the opening clash with Japan. As if to emphasise the gulf between his Hong Kong side and the rest, he went on to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317273/east-asian-football-championship-do-hong-kong-really-have-no-chance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317273/east-asian-football-championship-do-hong-kong-really-have-no-chance?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:15 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press From suspended tables to underwater lounges, many of the roughly 13,000 food and drink establishments in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, pull out all the stops to attract customers in one of the world’s most saturated dining markets. They cater to all tastes and budgets. Some spots ladle out inexpensive biryani, while others offer dishes dusted with edible gold. These are some of the ways the emirate is competing with its neighbours, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, for tourist dollars. So far, it is... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3316803/dubais-dining-scene-bubble-waiting-burst-why-its-expansion-could-come-price?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3316803/dubais-dining-scene-bubble-waiting-burst-why-its-expansion-could-come-price?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:15:07 +0000