Interviews

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Shukriya, Dubai, Activism

We spoke to Shukriya about the dangers of being an activist in Dubai, the importance of working with people on the ground and the key component of inclusivity.

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Tom, Shanghai, CC

We spoke to Tom, ex Nike IM and owner of streetwear store ACU in Shanghai about youth culture in China, music, money and where the culture in Shanghai is heading.

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Smithe One, Mexico City, CC

We spoke to Marcos as he chatted to us about what it means to be an original, the streetwear scene in Mexico City, and how adidas can better connect there.

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Axel, Mexico City, CC

We talked to Axel - founder of Crom Magazine - about all things Mexico, how he uses his own power to make a difference and where he feels adidas can play a part in the Mexican culture.

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Marc, Paris, Skate

We spoke to Marc, a skateboarder from Paris, about sustainability, inclusivity, and the culture and community in skating, and what big brands like adidas can do to support it more in the future.

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Jacob, London, Skate

We spoke to Jacob, editor of Slam blog, about skateboard culture today, inclusivity, and what he thinks adidas need to do.

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Rajat, Dubai, CC

We spoke to Sole DXB Founder Rajat, about street culture in Dubai, the importance of respecting the partners you work with when you’re a brand and how to involve, inspire and uplift the culture in Dubai.

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Wafa, Dubai, CE

We spoke to Wafa, a film and television producer from Dubai, about street culture in the UAE, inclusivity, sustainability and what adidas can be doing in Dubai to have a bigger presence there.

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Samira, Los Angeles, Gaming

We spoke to Samira about the role fashion and music plays in gaming, how sport ties in, representation in the realm and how we as a brand can better connect.

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Dorian, Mexico City, CE

We spoke to Dorian Ulises, a photographer from Mexico, about Mexican street culture, inclusivity and diversity, how expectations are changing and what brands should be doing to fall in line.

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Rio & Beth, London, CC

We spoke to Rio and Beth - founders of women’s sneaker store Pam Pam, in London - about the rise of women in streetwear, brands’ responsibility toward inclusivity, and how adidas can protect and revive their legacy.

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Dmitry, Moscow, CC

We spoke to Russian Streetwear don Dmitry about the ups and downs of streetwear in Russia, how contemporary brands are behaving [and fucking up] over there, and - of course - adidas connection.

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Eth, Beijing, CE

We spoke to ETH about Gen Z in China, originality in China, and the importance of brands uplifting and working with the real Originals; artists.

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Nico, Berlin, CE

We spoke to Nico, an events organiser and brand consultant from Berlin, about inclusivity, sustainability and what adidas can be doing and where in Germany to be more involved in street culture.

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Yuki Doi, Tokyo, Gaming

We spoke to Yuki Doi, a gamer who runs a community gameroom in Shibuya, about gaming culture, inclusivity, how outside brands can be involved with gaming culture, and to get his very contemporary take on gaming culture and style.

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Daria S, Moscow, Activism

We talked to Darya about what it’s like to be an activist in Russia, the future of inclusivity in Russia, and where, when, and how a big brand like adidas can best be involved.

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Djali, New York, CE

We spoke to Djali about connecting with the culture in New York, about brands & inclusivity, and about the importance of letting a community speak for themselves.

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Jonathan, Berlin, Activism

We talked to Berlin based artist and activist Jonathan about inclusivity, sustainability, and how brands can better behave in the realms of activism and activist communities.

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Wadi, Seoul, CC

We spoke to Seoul-based sneaker YouTuber and CEO of Musinsa Original Lab, Wadi, about what’s going on in the streetwear scene in Seoul, what ‘influence’ there boils down to, and how adidas can better harness inspiration in the city.

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Camille, Los Angeles, Activism

We spoke to Camille, a rapper and activist from Los Angeles, about community activism, what role adidas has to play in those communities, its cultural responsibility and maintaining the legacy of adidas in hip hop culture.

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Jeff, Paris, CC

We talked to Jeff Tealer - founder of leading Parisian streetwear brand, Tealer - about hype, working with local heroes and how better adidas can connect as a brand…

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Gerald, Los Angeles, Basketball

We spoke to basketball trainer, Gerald, about the state of basketball nowadays, what the future holds and where he thinks adidas needs to be and what moves it should be making next.

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Maysam, Dubai, Skate

We caught up with Maysam, soon-to-be founder of an online skate shop, to talk about the skate scene in Dubai, his plans around sustainability and how brands can get involved.

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Andrea, Los Angeles, Skate

We sat down and talked to Andrea about the differences in skate culture that she’s seen across the globe, the importance of inclusivity in skate, and what brands can do to genuinely contribute to the community in a way that makes sense for all.

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Eming, Shanghai, Gaming

We chatted to Eming [lead concept designer at Tencent] about the world of gaming in China, the limits and possibilities for creativity in the industry there, and where he thinks big brands can play a part.

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