ADIDAS ORIGINALS “LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP” CELEBRATES DESIGNER MARKUS THALER
In a short film following the life and expressing the philosophies of Markus Thaler, one of the original designers and disciple of Adi Dassler himself, adidas Originals’ The “Legacy of Craftsmanship” introduces a new bloodline of premium designers while giving fans an look behind the scenes to a few custom pairs of sneakers for adidas partners.
The designer developed some of the brand’s most cherished designs and you can see why when you listen to the passion behind the man, who is soon to retire after some 40 years in the game.
Under the guidance of Markus Thaler, adidas Originals has always encouraged its designers to learn all aspects of footwear manufacture, from traditional methods of shoemaking to the technical innovations that allow them to push boundaries.
