The new porcelain-leather Adidas x Meissen ZX1000
Two symbols harmonically converged in the core of a special partnership: the Meissen Krater Vase & the silhouette of the Adidas Originals ZX8000.
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This silhouette is remarkable in its beauty as a testament to craftsmanship, art, and endless creativity. The ZX8000 Porcelain will be auctioned at Sotheby's, and it is expected to sell for over $1.3 million USD — a potentially record-breaking price.
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The ZX8000 Porcelain will be sold in a single lot until December 16, and the proceeds from the sale will benefit the Brooklyn Museum to fund art programming and provide local kids with access to art.
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The renowned German porcelain design house Meissen was the first collaborator picked by Adidas for the A-ZX series — developed as a means for the German sportswear giant to collaborate with artists from around the world to portray the ZX8000 running shoe silhouette in their own special way.
Through one-of-a-kind kicks made of hand-painted leather and Meissen's Krater Vase porcelain pattern painted overlays, the brand's perspective emerged in the form of this silhouette to celebrate a shared history of careful craftsmanship, tradition, and timeless art.
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After six months in the making, the pair is ready to pay tribute to the 310-year legacy of Meissen and celebrate the acclaimed Adidas ZX8000 design. Take a look behind the scenes inside the Meissen Factory as this unique sneaker is crafted by the world's most talented porcelain experts.
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