16 APRIL 2004
Best-selling hip hop star Missy Elliott has teamed up with Adidas to produce a sportswear collection, styled around the marque's "old skool" range.

The line, which includes t-shirts, track suit bottoms and jackets, will also feature a camouflage print based on Missy's lips and eyes that Adidas hopes will become a trademark for the collection.

Citing her as a "pioneer and innovator in music, video and style", the German manufacturer says the new range reflects Missy's "personality, flare and style".

The collaboration, entitled Respect ME, is Adidas' first link-up with an entertainment artist since a 1986 collaboration with Run DMC.

Respect ME will be available in the US from this September and around the world from November 2004.