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How Jon Wexler Signed Kanye to Adidas and Helped Build Yeezy | The Complex Sneakers Podcast
18:53besides a brief stint at converse as the director of lifestyle marketing he clocked in 18 years at adidas holding19:17kanye west it was then in 2013 that wes signed on with adidas and worked hand in hand with19:22our guests to build a yeezy brand into the billion dollar company it is today before leaving adidas west
Ex-Adidas Exec Eric Liedtke on Adidas' Rise, Yeezy, and His Departure | The Complex Sneakers Podcast
14:39that sort in the past few years I think Nike Louis Vuitton is the best one Adidas Gucci is good Dior Jordan is28:18almost like a surrogate of Adidas what do you mean that like it almost28:55there's Vape Adidas there's Bay Pumas there was a new balance project last year that we talked about right so yeah
Should Kanye Be Mad at Adidas? How Should Sneakers Fit? | The Complex Sneakers Podcast
12:35adidas okay but with that said i wanted to like the 1500 more just because the 150017:32these suede adidas that he's like for so long are starting to pop off did someone wear them what did i see on instagram i19:05rolodex rolodex given that um you know he used to be like the head of like entertainment marketing and adidas in
DMC On Adidas, Jam Master Jay, Run-DMC's Impact, Kurtis Blow, Untold Stories & More | Drink Champs
15:20with the Godfather hats and the mock necks and the Adidas and the leather blade in high school,21:58It's like comic book Easter eggs. It was right up under your nose. When we made Adidas, we took the beat from the street26:18on, right? He got the black with the white stripe Adidas jacket on. He got
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See all ›Should Kanye Be Mad at Adidas? How Should Sneakers Fit? | The Complex Sneakers Podcast
The hosts discuss office logistics, celebrity interactions, and nostalgic childhood memories before diving into a major controversy where Kanye West accused Adidas of stealing intellectual property and mismanaging the YesummaryKanye West sent a detailed DM to Complex accusing Adidas of unauthorized product releases, hiring his former staff, and copying designs like the slides without his approval, claiming Yeezy accounts for 68% of Adidas onlitakeawayMatt Welty argues that Adidas has deep historical roots in slide footwear (originating in the 1960s for soccer teams), suggesting Kanye's claim of theft is short-sighted given the brand's heritage.takeaway
What Does Adidas Do With Kanye? Can Nike Fight Resellers? | The Complex Sneakers Podcast
A significant portion is dedicated to dissecting Kanye West's recent 'Drink Champs' interview, focusing on his strained relationship with Adidas, the role of former executive Eric Liedtke, and the implications of his antsummaryKanye West & Adidas Dynamics: The 'Drink Champs' interview revealed Kanye's demand for former Adidas President Eric Liedtke to return as CEO for any future collaboration. Liedtke, who left Adidas three years prior, was ptakeawayKanye's Financial Leverage: The '68%' figure Kanye cited refers to Yeezy's contribution to Adidas's online revenue on release days (e.g., 500k pairs sold), not total company revenue. This financial leverage is used by Katakeaway
Kanye West's Fight With Adidas Over Yeezy | The Complex Sneakers Podcast
The hosts analyze the escalating public conflict between Kanye West and Adidas, attributing the breakdown to a clash between Kanye's desire for total corporate control and Adidas's structured brand management, exacerbatesummaryKanye West's conflict with Adidas centers on his demand for full corporate control (CEO/Board position) rather than just creative collaboration, which Adidas cannot grant without risking its long-term brand proposition.takeawayThe hiring of Daniel Cherry as a key interface between Yeezy and Adidas, without Kanye's consultation, is a primary catalyst for the current public fallout, contrasting with the previously successful partnership with Johtakeaway
Stan Smith Relives His Legendary Sneaker Career | The Complex Sneakers Podcast
The episode covers Adidas's strategic handling of the post-Kanye West Yeezy inventory, including plans to sell unbranded versions in 2023 and speculation about a new CEO from Puma.summaryAdidas confirmed in their Q3 2022 earnings call that they will utilize existing Yeezy inventory for 2023, stripping branding and selling them as generic Adidas products due to trademark ownership.takeawayAdidas believes they have a solid contract allowing them to terminate the Kanye West partnership without litigation costs or extra financial penalties.takeaway
The Air Jordan 1 'Lost and Found' Restock Fail on SNKRS | The Complex Sneakers Podcast
It also details Jerry Lorenzo's Fear of God x Adidas event at the Hollywood Bowl, highlighting new sneaker designs and the potential impact of Nigo's new Nike collaboration.summaryJerry Lorenzo's Fear of God x Adidas event at the Hollywood Bowl was perceived more as a celebration of Lorenzo's personal brand than a product-focused Adidas launch, with attendees noting the lack of visible Adidas brantakeaway“I was going into the event expecting more Adidas focus and expecting it to feel like a huge moment for Adidas... I just didn't look at a good impression of the shoes... I wanted this to be a huge Adidas moment.”quote