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Los Angeles-based JENNAX collaborated with adidas Originals on a latex redesign of the Firebird tracksuit, shaping the material to resemble rib-knit fabric. The project is not for sale and precedes JENNAX designer Jenna’s first ready-to-wear collection under her own label, due next month, according to Hypebae.
Los Angeles-based label JENNAX has redesigned adidas Originals’ Firebird tracksuit in sculpted latex, using a surface molded to resemble rib-knit fabric. The limited-edition collaboration is a design project, not a product for sale, and marks designer Jenna’s first collaboration under her own brand name ahead of JENNAX’s ready-to-wear debut next month, Hypebae reported.
The design borrows the Firebird’s recognizable Three Stripes and sportswear silhouette but changes its material and fit. Jenna created a close-fitting, sculptural latex version intended to look like textured knitwear from a distance. At closer range, the material reads as latex rather than yarn.
According to Hypebae, Jenna used a ribbed shelf liner from a local hardware store as a mold to cast the latex with a fine ribbed texture. The approach produces a trompe l’œil effect, making the synthetic material resemble a familiar fabric. The report describes the project as a seasonal exploration of material innovation.
The collaboration will not be available to buy. Hypebae characterizes it as a non-commercial design exercise and a preview of the experimental craftsmanship expected in JENNAX’s upcoming collection. The report does not provide a release date, pricing or product quantities, consistent with the project not being offered for sale.
Latex Reworks a Sportswear Classic
The project puts material experimentation at the center of a familiar adidas design. Rather than changing only the Firebird’s color or styling, Jenna uses molded latex to imitate the texture of rib-knit fabric, playing on the difference between what the garment appears to be and what it is made from.
For readers interested in fashion design, the collaboration also offers an early indication of JENNAX’s approach before its ready-to-wear launch. But its impact is currently creative rather than commercial: because the tracksuit is not for sale, there is no confirmed product rollout or direct purchasing opportunity for adidas customers.
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JENNAX Before Its Ready-to-Wear Debut
Hypebae reports that this is Jenna’s first collaboration under the JENNAX name. The label is based in Los Angeles, and its debut ready-to-wear collection is expected next month. The outlet links the collaboration to Jenna’s interest in experimenting with materials, but does not give further details about the collection’s designs or sales plans.
The Firebird is an established adidas Originals tracksuit style. In this project, its Three Stripes and recognizable sportswear identity remain visible while the molded latex and sculpted cut alter its look and feel. Hypebae also mentions a separate adidas collaboration with Wales Bonner, but provides no details about that release in this report.
No Retail Release Details Provided
The report says the tracksuit will not be available for purchase, but does not specify whether it will be shown publicly, included in a campaign or presented at an event. It also does not name a launch date for the collaboration or provide additional information about how the piece was produced.
Details about JENNAX’s collection remain limited. The report says the debut is expected next month, but gives no confirmed date, collection contents or pricing. The extent of adidas Originals’ involvement beyond this design project is also not described.
Attention Turns to JENNAX’s Collection
The next stated milestone is JENNAX’s debut ready-to-wear collection next month, according to Hypebae. Further information would be needed to establish its exact release date, contents and availability. The latex Firebird itself is not expected to reach stores based on the report’s description of it as a non-commercial project.
Key Questions
What did JENNAX and adidas Originals create?
They created a latex interpretation of the adidas Firebird tracksuit. Its ribbed surface is designed to resemble knit fabric, while its cut is sculptural and close-fitting.
Can the JENNAX latex Firebird tracksuit be bought?
No. Hypebae reports that the collaboration is not available for purchase and is intended as a design exercise.
How was the latex made to look like knitwear?
According to Hypebae, Jenna used a ribbed shelf liner as a mold to cast a fine texture into the latex.
When is JENNAX’s first ready-to-wear collection due?
Hypebae says the collection is expected next month, but the report does not give a specific release date or details about its contents.
Source: hypebae.com
