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This Adidas Launch Could Be the Next Stan Smith

If you've worn your Stan Smiths to death over the last few years, fear not. There might be a solution in the form of a fresh new relaunch from Adidas. With the help of a supermodel named Kate Moss (you might've heard of her?), the brand is relaunching its classic Gazelle, and if everything falls into place, it has major potential to give the white-and-green classic a run for its money.

Moss was photographed wearing a pair of Gazelles In 1993, and the image has become an iconic reference for the brand. To celebrate this new generation of the style, the company teamed up with artist Doug Abraham to "hack" the photograph for the campaign. Like the revamped image of Moss (below), there won't be any drastic changes to the design—only small tweaks—keeping that nostalgic factor we love.

"With the relaunch of Gazelle, we looked to the original cultural references that defined the authenticity of the style," said Nic Galway, VP of global design at Adidas Originals, in a statement. "Kate Moss has always had a connection to the Adidas Originals brand, and her affection for Gazelle during the '90s is a testament to the ways the silhouette has been adopted into style and pop culture."

Speaking of style and pop culture, the renaissance of Stan Smiths was arguably prompted by their frequent appearances on the trend-dictating feet of Céline's Phoebe Philo. But the craze reached nearly every nook and cranny of the world, even outside the high-fashion set, thanks in large part to Instagram. The fact that Adidas paired up with Abraham, who's known for his social-media presence (@bessnyc4), shows that the company values and understands the power of new media.

If the Gazelle is the next Stan Smith, it'll definitely mean a lot for the brand, but more importantly, our feet will rejoice. If comfy sneakers are still chic, we're all for it.

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