"Earn Your Stripes 征道由你" conveys profound meaning through its simple Chinese and English phrasing. The term "Stripes" clearly references one of the project's initiators, adidas Originals. More importantly, "Earn Your Stripes" emphasizes the journey of gaining experience and credibility, positioning this creative sharing initiative—co-launched by adidas Originals and Edison Chen—as a platform for emerging talents to showcase their work and connect with a global audience. This collaboration is rooted in CLOT's commitment to fostering creativity and nurturing new talent, as demonstrated during the CLOT 2024 Spring/Summer collection show at Shanghai Fashion Week, which celebrated the brand's twentieth anniversary.

Both adidas Originals and Edison Chen have a history of promoting creative forces and design talent, making this initiative a natural extension of their ongoing efforts. Under Chen's leadership, CLOT has honed its authenticity over twenty years, consistently incorporating Chinese cultural elements into its designs and actively supporting young designers.

Through "Earn Your Stripes," adidas Originals and Edison Chen aim to broaden the platform for innovative design, giving back to the creative community and injecting fresh ideas. The initiative welcomes creators from all fields, providing limitless opportunities for imaginative talents. Chen will personally oversee the selection of outstanding entries, leveraging his extensive experience in fashion and art to elevate promising creators. This collaboration empowers individuals to transform from spectators into trendsetters, inviting them to infuse their unique style into the future of fashion.

As part of their 20th-anniversary celebrations, Dover Street Market London collaborated with CLOT to create a range of limited-edition tote bags and tees featuring “The Power of Twenty” logo; these pieces have been uniquely customized into one-of-a-kind designs. This collection showcases the DSM community's journey over the past two decades.

Edison Chen partnered with Earn Your Stripes talent MiMi Xing, a textile designer from Luoyang, Henan Province who graduated from Beijing Institute Of Fashion Technology. MiMi Xing specializes in utilizing climbing rope as her primary material, seamlessly integrating it with select complementary materials to craft intricate mesh fabrics. Her approach transcends mere color and pattern coordination; she rigorously investigates the distinct properties of the climbing rope. For example, densely woven climbing rope can yield captivating three-dimensional curves, while varying rope thicknesses can create dynamic folding effects within the fabric. MiMi Xing is committed to an in-depth exploration of diverse material characteristics, focusing on the harmonious fusion of innovative textiles to produce designs that are not only visually striking but also exceptionally functional.

This collaboration highlighted CLOT's commitment to nurturing emerging talents while showcasing MiMi Xing's creative vision, resulting in distinctive pieces that reflect both her artistic exploration and CLOT's innovative spirit. The customized range of CLOT x Dover Street Market London designs are exclusively available in-store at Dover Street Market London.