{"id":55346,"date":"2024-09-02T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T05:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=55346"},"modified":"2024-08-29T15:12:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T11:12:46","slug":"adidas-taps-saudi-artist-raghad-al-ahmad-for-its-latest-drop","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/adidas-taps-saudi-artist-raghad-al-ahmad-for-its-latest-drop\/","title":{"rendered":"Adidas Unveils Its First-Ever Dedicated Saudi Collection In Partnership With Jeddah Born Artist Raghad Al-Ahmad"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_55349\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55349\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/adidas-taps-saudi-artist-raghad-al-ahmad-for-its-latest-drop\/adidas-bloom-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-55349\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-55349 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-2.png\" alt=\"Adidas Bloom\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-2.png 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-2-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-2-155x87.png 155w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-2-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-55349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In a first-ever move for adidas, the renowned apparel brand has unveiled its first-ever dedicated Saudi collection.<\/p>\n<p>Partnering with Jeddah-born artist Raghad Al-Ahmad, who is the creative behind the new pieces, the collection is entitled &#8216;Bloom Sky&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s an apt moniker for the latest drop by adidas, as its rooted in inspiration from the desert blooms of the Kingdom with the flower and star designs representing a sense of freedom, movement and self-expression.<\/p>\n<p>This collaboration marks a significant step in adidas\u2019 ongoing efforts to create inclusive and diverse fashion.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_55781\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55781\" style=\"width: 819px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/adidas-taps-saudi-artist-raghad-al-ahmad-for-its-latest-drop\/raghad-al-ahmad\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-55781\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-55781 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Raghad-Al-Ahmad-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Raghad Al-Ahmad\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Raghad-Al-Ahmad-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Raghad-Al-Ahmad-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Raghad-Al-Ahmad-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Raghad-Al-Ahmad-400x500.png 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Raghad-Al-Ahmad-155x194.png 155w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Raghad-Al-Ahmad-150x188.png 150w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Raghad-Al-Ahmad.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-55781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Raghad Al-Ahmad. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Bloom Sky Collection is designed with both functionality and cultural identity in mind. It features a range of unisex items, including pants, shorts, sweaters, jackets, hoodies, and t-shirts, all available in various colorways inspired by the Saudi desert.<\/p>\n<p>As well as directly paying homage to the landscapes of the Kingdom, the inclusion of modest fashion pieces like the abaya and hijab in the new collection highlights adidas\u2019 commitment to catering to a broad audience while respecting cultural norms.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_55348\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55348\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignfull -width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-55348 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Adidas Bloom\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-1-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-1-155x87.png 155w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-1-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/Adidas-Bloom-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-55348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The creative lens of Al-Ahmad, a multidisciplinary artist from Jeddah, brings a unique perspective to this collection. Her work often explores the intersection of personal identity and cultural heritage, and this influence is evident in the designs of the Bloom Sky Collection. Al-Ahmad\u2019s designs capture the essence of Saudi Arabia\u2019s natural beauty, translating it into wearable art that resonates on a global scale.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs humans, our diverse experiences and rich cultural heritage shape our essence. Embracing our authenticity is the key to unlocking our empowerment. adidas is paving the way for talented Saudis to claim their spotlight on the global stage,\u201d said Al-Ahmad, reflecting on the collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>The Bloom Sky Collection will be available for purchase starting September 1, 2024, at select adidas stores worldwide and online at adidas.com. This collection stands as a testament to adidas\u2019 dedication to innovative design that celebrates diversity and inclusivity while remaining rooted in performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31739,"featured_media":55347,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[107,134,7142,5172,65,35,5031,4025],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Adidas Launches Bloom Sky Collection with Saudi Artist Raghad Al-Ahmad<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Adidas has partnered with Saudi artist Raghad Al-Ahmad to release the Bloom Sky Collection, a new line of activewear that marries performance with cultural artistry.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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