Fashion Black Belt: adidas Originals x Opening Ceremony Taekwondo

For the second round of its Spring/Summer 2014 lineup, adidas Originals x Opening Ceremony travels to Korea, pulling inspiration from the country's rich martial arts history, specifically the Olympic sport of Taekwondo. If getting dressed in the morning feels like going into combat, the easy, light pieces from this new collection are like self-defense. Customized patches and contrast collars on V-neck shirts reference the traditional uniform, jumpsuits and jackets feature quilted belts, and a dot motif found on traditional Taekwondo socks is printed on dresses and platform sandals. To round out the collection, adidas Originals' signature Gazelle shoe has been redone in a pull-on design that mimics the sport's sparring shoes. If that doesn't make you want to do a high kick of joy, we don't know what will.

Shop all adidas Originals x Opening Ceremony for men and for women.

Photo by Josh Olins

taekwondo bustier in black/powder blue

taekwondo bustier in shell/silver

taekwondo sensor print skirt in black/powder blue

taekwondo sensor print dress in black/powder blue

taekwondo pants in shell/silver

taekwondo belt jumpsuit in shell/silver white

taekwondo dress in silver/black

taekwondo varsity jacket in silver/white

taekwondo belt shorts in silver/white

Taekwondo Belt shorts in silver/black

taekwondo sandals in shell

taekwondo platforms