The Wales Bonner × adidas SS26 collection, which landed globally on April 17th, is still sitting at the top of the sneaker conversation. Designer Grace Wales Bonner gave the adidas Gazelle Indoor two distinct new treatments this season — and both are collector-grade.
Rattlesnake Colorway: When a Sneaker Becomes Art
The standout of the collection, the Gazelle Indoor "Rattlesnake", features embossed leather that mimics snakeskin texture with surgical precision. A palette of earthy tones, deep oxblood, and cream accents elevates the silhouette into wearable art territory. Currently one of the most searched models on global sneaker platforms — and for good reason.
Pony Hair Colorway: Material as Statement
The Gazelle Indoor Pony Hair Core Black separates itself entirely from standard suede and leather iterations through its genuine pony hair upper. Limited production, premium material choice — this one speaks to collectors first, sneakerheads second.
New Balance 9060: Summer Palettes Have Arrived
Spring 2026 sees the New Balance 9060 arrive in seasonal colorways including "Summer Off White" and "Raincloud" — lighter, cleaner tones that suit the warmer months without losing the chunky, layered DNA that made the silhouette a staple. The Mule version is also on the horizon, transforming the 9060 into something the market hasn't seen before.
SS26 Streetwear Through an Istanbul Lens
The themes dominating street fashion this season: graphic prints with dark symbolism, vintage-nostalgia pieces, plaid and check patterns, and sustainable techwear. Viewed through the lens of Nişantaşı and Teşvikiye's street style scene, the finest expressions of these trends are finding their way into Istanbul streetwear wardrobes at a rapid pace — and the appetite is only growing.
At Freedom of Space, we track these pieces and the season's most significant releases closely. Stop by our concept store in Nişantaşı, Teşvikiye — the floor is always current.
