adidas x Pharrell VIRGINIA Adistar Jellyfish Red and Storm drop on October 24
October 21, 2026 · Streetwear · adidas Originals announcement dated October 19, 2026
An official release, not a leak
adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams announced two new VIRGINIA Adistar Jellyfish colorways on October 19, 2026: Red and Storm. This is a confirmed release from the brand’s own newsroom, not a speculative product leak. adidas says both versions will launch worldwide on October 24, 2026, with sign-ups opening on October 19.
The announced retail price is $300 USD. That is the international figure in the press release, not a confirmed euro price or a guarantee of stock in every region. For local release conditions, adidas directs shoppers to the CONFIRMED app, the adidas app and selected retailers.
Red and Storm make the same silhouette feel different
The official imagery shows why color can reshape the personality of an already bold design. Red emphasizes the flowing contours with saturated color, while Storm introduces a cooler palette with light and green accents. Both retain the exaggerated proportions, layered surfaces and striking silhouette that define the Jellyfish project.
According to adidas, the build combines an engineered mesh upper, a sculptural outer cage and a flowing midsole inspired by the movement of a jellyfish. Glow-in-the-dark detailing adds another layer after sunset. Those construction points are official product claims; what follows about their visual impact is our own editorial interpretation.
Why the design matters beyond a release calendar
The Jellyfish is not trying to be a quiet everyday sneaker. Its raised lines and substantial sole pull attention toward the shoe itself. Dark denim, relaxed cargo trousers or a restrained hoodie could give that volume room to breathe. This is a styling suggestion rather than an official adidas outfit or a performance claim.
VIRGINIA is Pharrell Williams’ creative platform, joining fashion, music, design and community. In the company’s telling, Red and Storm continue an exploration of materials and proportions rather than simply repainting an archive model. Whether someone plans to buy a pair or not, the design offers a useful case study in how contemporary streetwear uses shape as a signature.
From wearable design to independent collectibles
Distinctive visual identities also appear in independent graphic streetwear. At the Smart GFX shop, the Radioactive Skull hoodie sits alongside two digital THE SIGNAL collections: a bundle of ten cards and a bundle of ten digital coins. These are original Smart GFX products; there is no collaboration, endorsement or commercial affiliation with adidas, Pharrell or VIRGINIA.
For the same interest in striking imagery beyond clothing, the shop also offers the THE SIGNAL // 05 IDOL canvas, plus YOU ARE CLOSE 12/12 as a framed paper print or an aluminum print. They belong to a separate storytelling universe developed by Smart GFX, not to the adidas release discussed in this article.
Release details and primary source
The official adidas Originals announcement was published on October 19, 2026. It schedules VIRGINIA Adistar Jellyfish Red and Storm for a global October 24 launch, with sign-ups from October 19 and a stated price of $300 USD. The photographs used here come from adidas’ own press media gallery.
Primary source: adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams press release, October 19, 2026.
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