Herzogenaurach, Germany, August 4, 2022
PUMA AND MANCHESTER CITY HOST THEIR FIRST EVER METAVERSE KIT LAUNCH ON ROBLOX TO UNVEIL THE NEW 2022/23 THIRD KIT

Global sports company PUMA has launched the 2022/23 Manchester City Third kit in their first ever Metaverse kit launch. The vibrant new kit was unveiled for the first time on Roblox giving players the opportunity to explore and interact with the new kit in the PUMA and the Land of Games experience. The new Third jersey revealed in the experience celebrates Manchester creativity with a Fizzy Light and Parisian Night Color palette featuring bold details inspired by the city’s street art.

The special Metaverse event features a Manchester City reskin of the current lobby and stadium in PUMA and the Land of Games and for a limited time only, the experience will feature the Manchester City Home and Third kits. The event will also bring new community-created merchandise, new in-experience, Layered Clothing items and updates to featured activities. As part of the launch, a portal will open between Man City’s Blue Moon experience on Roblox, giving visitors the chance to earn a free item by visiting both experiences.

Additionally, for the first two weeks of the launch, users who compete and win in Football Rush in PUMA and the Land of Games are able to redeem a free digital Manchester City Third kit jersey. All other visitors will have the opportunity to purchase the new digital Manchester City Third kit in the PUMA gear shop on Roblox at https://www.roblox.com/groups/14466783/Puma#!/store.

To further support the launch, PUMA will be hosting a YouTube tournament in Football Rush that will consist of approximately ten participants split into two. The tournament will take place following the kit launch event with the winners of the tournament receiving $10,000 USD to be used on Roblox.

“We’re thrilled to continue evolving our experience within Roblox with our PUMA and the Land of Games,” said Ivan Dashkov, Creative Culture Director at PUMA. “We couldn’t think of a better partner than Manchester City and this kit launch to push the limits by doing something different and innovative. As we continue to test and learn in the Web3 space, we are looking forward to leveraging Roblox as a platform to connect with fans of all ages.”

“Manchester City has witnessed many kit launches throughout the Club’s history – including two of the most successful releases in recent months with the 2022/23 Home and Away kits,” commented Serena Gosling, Director of Retail and Licensing, City Football Group. “It is exciting that we’re able to work with PUMA to announce the launch of our first kit in the metaverse today. As a club we’re continually exploring new ways to innovate, collaborate and use the latest technology in order to challenge ourselves to ensure we engage with all areas of our fan base, particularly our younger audiences who are the next generation of fans.”

The Manchester City Third jersey features a hooped design drawing inspiration from the Manchester Worker Bee, a symbol of Mancunian character that found its way from the Manchester coat of arms to the city streets, walls and galleries. For the final touch, the hoops are treated with a special spray paint effect paying tribute to the creativity and artistry synonymous with Manchester.

The new Third kit physical jersey arrives in two iterations. The Authentic jersey features ULTRAWEAVE performance fabric and dryCELL sweat-wicking technology, making the jersey the lightest and most comfortable PUMA has ever made. The Replica version is made with 100% recycled polyester and equipped with dryCELL sweat-wicking technology to keep you dry and comfortable throughout the 90 minutes and beyond – no matter the time, pitch or place. Both jerseys are made with 100% recycled materials, excluding the trims and decorations as a step toward a better future.

Celebrate Manchester creativity with the 2022/23 Manchester City Third kit available from August 4th at PUMA stores, PUMA.com, the City store at the Etihad Stadium Store, mancity.com/shop, the PUMA store in PUMA and the Land of Games on Roblox at https://www.roblox.com/groups/14466783/Puma - !/store and at select retailers worldwide.

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, August 3, 2022
SIX-TIME OLYMPIC MEDALLIST ANDRE DE GRASSE TALKS “ONLY SEE GREAT”

Having just won gold in the men’s 4x100 relay at the World Athletics Championship in Eugene, De Grasse speaks about his motivation to keep performing at the highest level in a video interview with sports company PUMA.

With the ‘Only See Great’ campaign, PUMA explores the career path of its brand ambassadors, as they talk about their own paths to greatness, listening to their hearts, and finding a vision that no one else can see.

In the interview, Andre talks about his extraordinary performances, his very first successes and how he prepared for the moments leading up to it.

Every year is a learning curve, a learning step. And I feel like I want to just keep climbing the ladder, I told myself going into the Olympics that I wanted to win three gold medals. I came up a little bit short”, De Grasse laughs. “I got one. And now it’s like, okay, now I need to focus on what are the things that I can do to continue to get better.”

Andre’s biggest drive is to be the best version of himself and to continue to carry on his legacy of being one of the best track and field athletes in the world.

First a hamstring injury stopped De Grasse, then COVID. How did he manage to stay motivated? “I think I get a lot of support from my family, my friends, they continue to push me every single day to be the best athlete of myself. Obviously, I have self-motivation as well that I want to be the best”, Andre says. “And that’s what keeps me, keeps me up at night, keeps me motivated and keeps me ready to take on the day.”

The idea for PUMA’s “Only See Great” campaign was inspired by cultural icon, entrepreneur and philanthropist Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter who first said: “I only see great. I don’t see good. I don’t see compromise. We should always strive to make something great, something that will last."

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, July 28, 2022
NOT EVEN YOU KNEW YOU WERE THIS FAST. PUMA LAUNCHES THE ALL-NEW ULTRA ULTIMATE

Sports company PUMA has today revealed the all-new next generation ULTRA ULTIMATE. Speed is in PUMA’s DNA, and with the latest update to the super-light ULTRA, PUMA are pushing the limits of speed even further by applying their exclusive ULTRAWEAVE technology to football boots for the first time ever.

The next generation ULTRA turns seconds into records by fusing the new ultra-lightweight woven upper with a redesigned soleplate tooling for an explosive turn of speed. The gravity defying ULTRAWEAVE technology is PUMA’s lightest and most durable material and has been reinforced with the all-new PWRPRINT technology to provide ultimate stability and support, keeping your foot locked in for explosive straight-line speed.

The ULTRA has been designed to be ‘Too Fast for Them’, engineered to change the game with explosive speed giving you the edge that can be the difference between winning or losing. First or last. To be worn by some of the world’s most dynamic players, including Kingsley Coman, Christian Pulisic, Antoine Griezmann and Nikita Parris. The ULTRA ULTIMATE has been crafted to deliver the game’s fastest football boot.

“We are excited to unveil the newest iteration of the ULTRA, featuring ULTRAWEAVE and PWRPRINT technologies to push the limits of speed,” said Peter Stappen, PUMA Lead Product Line Manager Teamsport Footwear. “The new upper is made of PUMA’s lightest ever performance material and features at least 20% recycled content as we continue to strive for a more sustainable future with our football boots. Every aspect of the new ULTRA screams fast and for the first time on the ULTRA we have added the iconic Formstrip, but with a modern interpretation that honors our speed history.”

Following years of testing, PUMA’s special ULTRAWEAVE brand technology has been optimized and integrated into football boots for the first time. The material has also been enhanced with a TPU skin to provide incredible durability at minimum weight. The technology has already been utilized in PUMA’s apparel range and is the next step in the evolution of speed at PUMA.

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herzogenaurach, germany, july 19, 2022
PUMA AND MANCHESTER CITY CELEBRATE AN ICONIC ERA WITH THE NEW 2022/23 AWAY KIT

To mark the launch and to celebrate the anniversary of the first moon landing, members of the Manchester City squad visited the NASA Space Center in Houston ahead of the club’s fixture against Club America.

Global sports company PUMA has today launched the 2022/23 Manchester City Away kit. The new jersey has been designed in tribute to a classic City style worn during one of their most successful eras and celebrates the Club’s heritage of playing fearless football.

Past and present, when City take to the road they put on a show, turning heads with exciting, technical football. For the new season’s Away kit PUMA has reinvented a classic made famous by the Manchester City class of 1969.

Conceived by the legendary Malcolm Allison, the kit featured red and black vertical stripes that proved triumphant at the 1969 FA Cup Final, and the 1970 League Cup and European Cup Winner’ Cup Final, earning their place among the fans all-time favorites. Manchester City will debut the new Away kit on July 20th during their pre-season tour match against Club America. To mark the launch and to celebrate the anniversary of the first moon landing on July 20th, 1969, members of the Manchester City squad visited the NASA Space Center in Houston ahead of the club’s fixture. The date also coincides with Manchester City’s first red and black Away kit launch launched in 1969.

“Manchester City are one of the most exciting teams in the world, they always put on a show. For the Away jersey we wanted to bring back a popular design synonymous with some of the most successful City teams of the past, and infuse it with new energy,” said Marco Mueller, PUMA Senior Head of Product Line Management Teamsport Apparel. “For the first time ever, we have placed the stripes at an angle, to pay tribute to the three rivers on the Club’s crest to create a bold and striking design. To celebrate the greatest show on the road we decided to launch the kit in Houston during the Club’s pre-season tour, with the fixture coinciding with the anniversary of the first moon landing and the Club’s first red and black Away kit.”

 

“It’s fantastic that the Club and PUMA have been able to work together to reinvent a classic and iconic shirt design from an important era of the Club’s history. I hope it brings a sense of nostalgia and pride to our fans around the world, in the same way it has for me,” said Club Ambassador Mike Summerbee. “I’ll be looking forward to seeing the shirt in action during our pre-season fixture against Club America and hope our fans in the US and those watching around the world are too.”

The new jersey arrives in two iterations. The Authentic jersey features ULTRAWEAVE performance fabric and dryCELL sweat-wicking technology, making the jersey the lightest and most comfortable PUMA has ever made. The Replica version is made with 100% recycled polyester and equipped with dryCELL sweat-wicking technology to keep you dry and comfortable throughout the 90 minutes and beyond – no matter the time, pitch or place. Both jerseys are made with 100% recycled materials, excluding the trims and decorations as a step toward a better future.

 

Celebrate iconic Manchester City moments with the 2022/23 Manchester City Away kit available from July 19th at PUMA stores, PUMA .com, the City store at the Etihad Stadium Store, mancity.com/shop and at select retailers worldwide.

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Eugene, USA, July 13, 2022
PUMA takes its “Forever Faster” spirit to the World Athletics Championships with strong athletes and products

Sports company PUMA will outfit 12 federations and several medal contenders at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA, and provide them with its latest Nitro technology, so they can perform at their best.

Ever since its foundation in 1948, it has been the company’s philosophy to provide the fastest athletes with the fastest products, an attitude summarized in the brand’s motto “Forever Faster.”

In Eugene, individual PUMA athletes, performing in PUMA’s footwear technology, include 400m hurdles world-record holder Karsten Warholm, pole vault world-record holder Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, triple Olympic medalist Andre De Grasse, Ukrainian indoor high-jump world champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh, triple jumpers Patricia Marmona and Will Claye and many more.

The athletics federations of Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Cuba, Jamaica, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Switzerland and Trinidad and Tobago will all perform in PUMA apparel.

“Track and field is sports and athleticism in its purest form and embedded in the very core of PUMA,” said PUMA CEO Bjørn Gulden. “We are proud that many world records were set in our shoes and we are looking to our athletes writing the next chapter in sports history in Eugene.”

Current world records in PUMA shoes are triple jump (Jonathan Edwards, 1995), 1,000m (Noah Ngeny, 1999), 3,000m Steeplechase (Saif Saaeed Shaheen, 2004), 100m and 200m (Usain Bolt, 2009), 400m hurdles (Karsten Warholm, 2021), and pole vault (Mondo Duplantis, 2022).

PUMA heads to Eugene with improved versions of its successful evoSPEED NITRO spikes, making them even lighter and more competitive. For Norwegian hurdler and world-record holder Karsten Warholm, PUMA created the ultimate hurdles shoe, the evoSPEED Naio NITRO.

There are also improved versions of the gold-medal-winning PUMA evoSPEED Nitro Elite and several new products for long-distance runners. The evoSPEED Distance Nitro Elite+ 2 spike uses PUMA’s proprietary NITRO foam and a PWRPLATE for exceptional energy return and is aimed at events ranging from 800m to 10,000m.

PUMA’s road racing athletes can choose from the DEVIATE NITRO ELITE 2, which is even lighter than its predecessors and also features a new last, or the futuristic and aggressively designed FAST-R NITRO Elite, which uses NITRO Elite technology and a PWRPLATE to support an efficient run.

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, July 11, 2022
PUMA AND DUA LIPA’S UNISEX FLUTUR DROP 2 COLLECTION IS AN ODE TO OLD-SCHOOL RAVE

PUMA and global pop superstar Dua Lipa present the second installation of their ongoing Flutur collaboration.

Flutur’s unabashed aesthetic invites bright colors and form-fitting looks, inspired by old-school rave culture. The collection is filled with vivid shades, holographic details, and retro silhouettes. Active influences are mixed throughout as well, shown through striped jerseys, throwback sportswear silhouettes, and tracksuit-inspired cuts. Hues of pink, purple, and orange define the collection’s color palette, which includes apparel, footwear, and accessories, while Dua Lipa herself introduces a new pink hairstyle to match the color scheme of the collection.

At the front and center of the collection, Dua Lipa’s butterfly lettermark is inspired by vintage rave flyers and represents transition and new beginnings, a theme that became central to the London-born musician’s life as she went through a creative metamorphosis of her own. Dua Lipa’s butterfly graphic shares placement with PUMA’s fast cat insignia in much of the collection.

“The butterfly represents transition, metamorphosis, and new beginnings. I felt like in the beginning, when I first started working on drop one, the butterfly already had a lot of meaning for me. Now, going into the second drop, that meaning has just solidified itself and become even more important in my life. It feels like everything progressed and manifested itself in that way.” - Dua Lipa

Flutur Drop2 spans over 30 items, with highlights including the flared T7 tracksuit, and the unique CELL Dome King, created exclusively by Lipa. The unisex collection is also offered up in a range of inclusive sizing. A series of bright tracksuits were conceived based on Lipa’s vision of a nostalgic, rave-ready tracksuit that is both comfortable and wearable. The full footwear offerings include models like the CELL Dome King, and three variations on the Mayze silhouette including the Mayze, Mayze Boot, and Mayze Metallic. Dua Lipa worked closely alongside longtime PUMA collaborator, designer, and songwriter Billy Walsh, who helped to fully realize the collection.

Photographed by Jordan Hemingway and choreographed by John Byrne, the campaign features the dance crew from Dua Lipa’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ tour, Samantha Grover (She/Her), Didde-Mie From (She/Her), Jason Nguyen (They/Them), Zaccary Mile (He/Him), Fatou Bah (She/Her), Robyn Laud (She/Her), Sharon Mangoendinomo (She/Her), Demi Mensah (She/Her), Kane Horn (He/Him), Lamaar Manning (He/Him), and Shawarah Battles (She/Her).

PUMA x Dua Lipa Flutur Drop 2 collection will be available globally starting July 14th, 2022 from PUMA.com and select retailers.

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, July 4, 2022
PUMA AND AC MILAN LAUNCH NEW 2022/23 HOME KIT INSPIRED BY MILANESE HERITAGE, UTILIZING LOCAL MILAN TALENT TO BRING TO LIFE ‘THAT MILAN TOUCH’ CAMPAIGN

Global sports company PUMA and Serie A Champions AC Milan have today launched the 2022/23 Home kit, inspired by Milanese heritage, new generations of Rossoneri and ‘That Milan Touch’.

There is nothing instant about this classic. Founded in 1899, AC Milan have been pushing the game forward ever since. Blazing trails and pushing for something greater. In 2022/23 PUMA has set out to introduce these values to the new generation of Rossoneri by letting the stripes do the talking. The result is a Home jersey that is forward-looking and everlasting – just like the Club it represents.

The black base frames the iconic black and red stripes into a progressive take on the AC Milan identity. The jersey features the Italian Tricolore on the sleeve cuffs and the Milan coat of arms on the upper back.

The new jersey connects the many generations of Rossoneri through their common love for the team because the jersey represents something more. A jersey that captures the style and beauty of what makes Milan special. From storied heritage to new innovations, the Club is footballing royalty. Milan is an attitude that says this City is different, it’s that Milan touch.

“The new AC Milan Home jersey is a combination of fashion, design, street culture and heritage. The jersey pays tribute to what makes Milan unique,” said Marco Mueller, PUMA Senior Head of Product Line Management Teamsport Apparel. “To bring this jersey to life we wanted to create a campaign rooted in Milan culture. We have worked exclusively with Milanese artists, talent, and creatives all who support the club and understand what makes this club special to represent ‘That Milan Touch’.”

“We are delighted to launch our new Home kit for the 2022/23 season today,” said Casper Stylsvig, AC Milan’s Chief Revenue Officer. “The jersey will proudly display the tricolore symbol from the extraordinary victory of the Club’s 19th Scudetto title. This kit represents the heritage and the future of our Club, that is inextricably and deeply connected to the city of Milan, and its innovative vision both on and off the pitch.”

The new jersey arrives in two iterations. The authentic jersey features ULTRAWEAVE performance fabric and dryCELL sweat-wicking technology, making the jersey the lightest and most comfortable PUMA has ever made. The Replica version is made with 100% recycled polyester with dryCELL sweat-wicking technology to keep you dry and comfortable throughout the 90 minutes and beyond – no matter the time, pitch or place.

Celebrate generations of Milanese heritage with the 2022/23 AC Milan Home kit available from July 4th at PUMA stores, PUMA.com, the AC Milan store at the AC Milan Stadium, acmilan.com/shop and at select retailers worldwide.

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, June 23, 2022
PUMA AND LEGA SERIE A UNVEIL AN ITALIAN MASTERPIECE WITH THE ORBITA SERIE A 2022/23 MATCH FOOTBALL

Global sports company PUMA and Lega Serie A have today drawn the curtain back on a piece of footballing art with the new 2022/23 Serie A match football. Following the recent announcement in March that PUMA will become the Official technical Partner of Lega Serie A, PUMA has launched the new match ball to kick off the partnership.

With a total audience of more than one billion viewers in nearly 200 countries and over 530 million fans worldwide, Lega Serie A is one of the most watched leagues in the world. PUMA is already active in Italian football through iconic teams such as AC Milan and US Sassuolo and over the years has collaborated with much-loved players including Diego Armando Maradona, Giorgio Chiellini and Gigi Buffon.

As a new era dawns on Lega Serie A, PUMA has unveiled the new ball, new culture campaign for the upcoming season by blending elements of Italian culture with modern and disruptive designs. The PUMA ORBITA Serie A features powerful graphics inspired by the Lega Serie A logo and blends elements of Italian progressive art. An additional detail places the Italian Tricolore around each of the custom graphics.

The pitch is a blank canvas with the ball as the center piece to create pure artistry on the pitch. The new ball is a blend of PUMA black, red, cool grey, sunset red, amazon green with a range of blue color palettes Integrated into the white base to ensure excellent ball visibility.

The PUMA ORBITA Serie A football offers a unique configuration of 12 large star-shaped panels which results in a reduced number of seams. The ORBITA uses state-of-the-art technology to create the optimal sphere that maintains its shape and allows for less water absorption.

“Over the last year and a half, we have developed, tested and modified the new ORBITA to create a ball that will perform at the highest level. The new 12 star-shaped panel configuration results in the optimal sphere to allow for better connection on the ball,” said Thomas Schwarz, PUMA Head of Product Line Management Teamsport Individual. “We are excited to see the new ball in action in one of the top leagues in the world and we hope it will provide beautiful moments on the pitch.”

A POE foam is added to increase touch sensitivity, providing a firmer feel and better bounce consistency. In addition, the 1.2mm textured 3D PU surface improves aerodynamics and makes the ball more resistant to abrasion and wear, resulting in increased durability. The ball also features a rubber bladder and PAL (PUMA Air Lock) valve for optimal air retention and rebound properties.

The ORBITA ball is a FIFA approved match ball, a guarantee of high performance that will be the center piece of masterful football by PUMA players Olivier Giroud, Alessandro Bastoni, Milan Škriniar, Alex Sandro, Emil Audero and Davide Frattesi.

"The launch of a new match ball is always very important at the beginning of a new season as it is the object that most evokes dreams and memories in each of us,” said Luigi De Siervo, CEO of Lega Serie A. "PUMA's ORBITA Serie A match ball features a modern and eye-catching design that will certainly appeal to younger generations. Moreover, the references to the Italian flag and the league logo strengthen the brand identity and its international recognition. The high quality of the materials will guarantee optimal performance to allow the protagonists on the pitch to offer the best possible show.”

The PUMA ORBITA Serie A 2022/23 match football is available from July 1st at PUMA.com and at select retailers worldwide.

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, June 8, 2022
NEYMAR JR, DANNA PAOLA, LAMELO BALL, AND ROMEO BECKHAM ENTER THE SLIPSTREAM WITH PUMA

PUMA, the fastest sports brand in the world, enters the Slipstream. PUMA’s next-generation Slipstream sneaker brings ‘80s basketball to the modern-day. Without compromising its performance roots, the Slipstream is a court classic reinvented.

Now, 35 years after it was first released, PUMA pens the latest chapter in the saga of the Slipstream. This summer, the storied Slipstream makes its return in a plethora of colorways and makeups. Re-imagined today, 2022’s evolution of the Slipstream combines the basketball DNA with an undeniably clean and modern look. The silhouette's tooling and upper are given a contemporary feel via a sculpted midsole, updated overlay panels, and a remodeled collar construction.

The accompanying “Welcome Unbored” campaign follows a cast of PUMA fam members - Neymar Jr, LaMelo Ball, Danna Paola, Romeo Beckham, and more  - who are embarking on a galactic journey to reach new horizons with the Slipstream. Our ambassadors invite those ready to escape the old, enter the new, and join them on a journey that enters the Slipstream.

The campaign’s protagonists depart from earth, arriving in a galaxy of new possibilities with the PUMA Slipstream.

PUMA “Welcome Unbored” Ambassadors:
Neymar Jr Romeo Beckham
Kingsley Coman Danna Paola
LaMelo Ball Pamela Reif
Armand Duplantis Memphis Depay
Gianmarco Tamberi Nessi
Just Riadh Imenella
Don Strapzy

The 2022 PUMA Slipstream will be available globally starting June 9th and throughout summer of 2022 on PUMA.com and selected retailers.

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, May 30, 2022
MADE OF MOMENTS. INTRODUCING THE 2022 PUMA FEDERATION HOME KITS
Global sports company PUMA has today launched the 2022 Home kits for its national teams, brining bold, modern takes on retro vibes and football nostalgia. The new jerseys put a fresh spin on all things classic. Classic teams, classic matches, classic jerseys.

The new jerseys arrive in two iterations. The authentic jersey features ULTRAWEAVE performance fabric and dryCELL sweat-wicking technology, making the jersey the lightest and most comfortable PUMA has ever made. When the game is on the line, they are engineered to make every second count. The replica jersey is made with 100% recycled polyester with dryCELL sweat-wicking technology to keep you dry and comfortable throughout the 90 minutes and beyond – no matter the time, pitch or place.

Italy Home Kit - In 2022, PUMA celebrates the legacy of Italian blue shirts and brilliant football. Featuring gold accents, retro fonts and proud references to the triumphs and iconography of past generations of stylish jerseys and beautiful football. The new Italy Home jersey is split into quarters to honor four generations of iconic Italian teams. It all started with back-to-back victories in 1934 and 1938, a rejuvenation in 1982 and a special victory in 2006.

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, May 30, 2022
CLASSIC AZZURRI. INTRODUCING THE 2022 ITALY HOME KIT CELEBRATING GENERATIONS OF ITALIAN FOOTBALL HISTORY

Global sports company PUMA has today launched the 2022 Italy Home kit that brings a bold, modern take on retro vibes and football nostalgia. The new jersey puts a fresh spin on all things classic. Classic Italy teams, classic Italy matches and classic Italy jerseys, paying tribute to the history of the national team.

In 2022, PUMA celebrates the legacy of Italian blue shirts and brilliant football. Featuring gold accents, retro fonts and proud references to the triumphs and iconography of past generations of stylish jerseys and beautiful football. The new Italy Home jersey is split into quarters to honor four generations of iconic Italian teams. It all started with back-to-back victories in 1934 and 1938, a rejuvenation in 1982 and a special victory in 2006.

“Football jerseys are a part of Italian culture. The style, the fashion, the history are staples of an Italy jersey,” said Marco Mueller, Senior Head of Product Line Management Teamsport Apparel. “The love for details is important. The aim was to develop a stylish jersey that connects different generations of Italians and pays tribute to the amazing history of Italian football and the passion Italy has for the beautiful game.”

“This jersey will be the last one I take to the pitch wearing while representing Italy. I am proud to be able to walk out at Wembley Stadium wearing the blue of Italy one final time,” said Giorgio Chiellini, Italy Captain. “This jersey will be forever in my heart. As always, I will do my best to honor it.”

“The new jersey honors generations of Italian football and we hope to achieve future success with this special jersey in our international adventures,” said Sara Gama, Italy Women’s Captain. “We will wear this jersey with pride and hope that all Italians keep dreaming with us.”

The new jersey arrives in two iterations. The authentic jersey features ULTRAWEAVE performance fabric and dryCELL sweat-wicking technology, making the jersey the lightest and most comfortable PUMA has ever made. The replica jersey is made with 100% recycled polyester with dryCELL sweat-wicking technology to keep you dry and comfortable throughout the 90 minutes and beyond – no matter the time, pitch or place.

The new Home kit will debut on pitch when the Italy men’s national team take on Argentina on June 1st at Wembley Stadium.

Celebrate generations of Italian football history with the new Italy Home kit available from May 30th at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and leading retailers worldwide. The new kit will be worn by the men’s, women’s, and youth teams.

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, April 19, 2022
MUSIC AND SPORT COLLIDE FOR LATEST PUMA X BUTTER GOODS COLLECTION

Global sports company PUMA and Australian skate label Butter Goods are partnering together for a new collection that makes a nod to the ‘90s, drawing inspiration from the ethos of Butter Goods, where skateboarding and music collide – sure to bring about feelings of nostalgia.

Archive-inspired silhouettes with contemporary fits and a strong visual design language combine PUMA’s sportswear DNA with Butter Goods' unorthodox approach. Key details include retro-inspired prints and designs, sports inspired accents, bold all over prints, and utilitarian apparel. 

The campaign images showcase the strong influence of music on the Butter Goods brand, shot by photographer and skateboarder Atiba Jefferson (who also happens to be a part-time DJ) on recording artists and producers Liv.e and Mndsgn in a Vintage Synth Museum. The two worked together to create and produce an original song for the campaign, which is showcased in the video ad.

Usain Bolt lends his voice to the campaign video as well, playing an animated Super PUMA, the brand’s retro mascot. The Super PUMA is seen chasing after a butterfly while wearing the Slipstream Lo PUMA x BUTTER GOODS and along the way loses one of his shoes. His journey takes him through nature, eventually finding his shoe, when he peeks inside, he sees Liv.e and Mndsgn, performing the original song. The full video can be viewed HERE.

The PUMA x BUTTER GOODS sophomore collection features their second spin on the PUMA Slipstream Lo, as seen in the campaign video. Available in two colorways, the white version looks like it was plucked straight from the ‘90s, with a speckled sole and accents of purple and green. Butter Goods takes another go at the classic PUMA Suede VTG as well, this time going for a hairy suede look in blue and white colorway options.

Striking graphic co-branding, and retro inspired colorways on the apparel create a standout offering of both classic streetwear and bold, statement looks. One of the most attention-grabbing pieces in the collection is the Polo, arriving in two colorways with a large athlete graphic on the front over a graphic all over print. For a more toned back look, there are items like co-branded hoodies and graphic tees along with accessory staples like a tote, cap, and flatbrim cap.

Founded in Perth, Australia in 2008, Butter Goods exists in a place where skateboarding and music collide and inspired by the different counter cultures that were born through those movements.

The PUMA x BUTTER GOODS collection drops on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers on April 23rd.

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