Why the Adidas ‘Tang’ jacket became the surprise fashion obsession of 2026 Every Lunar New Year, brands roll out predictable collections. Red sweaters. Zodiac animals. Limited-edition sneakers. Most of it blends together.This year, one piece quietly cut through the noise: a Mandarin-collar Adidas track jacket with knotted frog buttons and a silhouette that echoes the Tang suit. It was not officially branded as a Chinese New Year item, but social media quickly renamed it the “Tang jacket.” The nickname stuck. So did the hype.Story continues below AdvertisementInitially released in China and select Asian markets, the jacket gained momentum after appearing…