Herzogenaurach, April 20, 2023
PUMA and Perks and Mini Embark on a Jungle Expedition for SS23

PUMA and Australian independent cult brand Perks and Mini (P.A.M.) present the second installment of the the PAM/PUMA BIO/VERSE project.

Spanning four seasons, the PAM/PUMA BIO/VERSE initiative pushes the limits of PUMA’s creative partnerships. This latest installment introduces a collection of technical sportswear infused with the “psyactive” energy Perks and Mini is known for.

For this season the campaign aims to bring to life one of the key themes behind the collaboration: the continued exploration of our biodiverse world. Set in the jungles of North Sumatra, the campaign is an expedition into one of the last remaining wild places. Thaiboy Digital and his paramour Cartoon explore and pay tribute to the beauty and diversity of the jungle as they uncover its hidden portals. The campaign is brought to life with a cast of storytellers, creatives, environmental and data scientists, rangers, and conservationists, who come together to honor this sacred place.

 

To gear up for their expedition, PUMA and P.A.M. have created a collection of technical silhouettes that are outfitted with light, airy graphics, trail-inspired details, and functional utility throughout. Items like the Zip-Off Jacket, Reversible Cap, and Woven Pants all channel a sense of outdoor exploration, while playful graphics keep the collection rooted in Perks and Mini’s visual DNA. Appearing throughout the collection, PUMA and Perks and Mini also introduce a special wordmark featuring the logos of both brands.

The collaboration also serves new takes on the Prevail TRL, Clyde Rubber, and Trinomic Sandal. With bold color blocking and high-vis hits on the trim and laces, the trio of footwear styles is a fresh new look for three of PUMA’s summer-ready silhouettes.

The PUMA x P.A.M. collection is available starting April 29 from PUMA flagship stores, PUMA.com, P.A.M. stores, PERKSANDMINI.com, and distribution partners.

About BIO/VERSE

Built by DEEP Foundation, the second impact installment of PAM/PUMA BIO/VERSE directly supports biodiversity monitoring surveys, community-led ranger patrols and habitat restoration in the buffer-zones surrounding the Gunung Leuser National Park in North Sumatra, with Sumatran Ranger Project and Rainforest Connection.

 

Herzogenaurach, Germany, April 15, 2023
THE PUMA FOREVERRUN NITRO IS A BOLD CONVERGENCE OF SPORTS AND FASHION

Inspired by PUMA running technology, the new ForeverRun NITRO comes from the world of sports but is here to take over the streets.

The ForeverRun leverages performance innovations to create a style-forward runner that challenges the barriers between sports and fashion. The core of the ForeverRun NITRO’s performance credentials sits in its sole unit, which provides unparalleled cushioning and stability, with an unmissable gradient color scheme.

A member of the NITRO™ family, the ForeverRun is a sports silhouette for the style set. Best-in-class NITRO™ foam cushioning ensures lasting comfort from morning until night, making this pair perfect for the streets, the catwalk, and beyond. Colors are inspired by Futrograde, PUMA’s FW22 New York Fashion Week runway show, the ForeverRun NITRO is showcased in gradient hues that originally debuted on the runway.

The shoe’s debut colorways come with a full-white or full-black upper, resting atop a gradient-hued sole unit featuring unmissable NITRO™ text branding.

Notes to Editors

PUMA welcomes the PUMA ForeverRun NITRO, a close relative of the PUMA FASTROID NITRO and PUMA Fast-R NITRO Futrograde.

PUMA NITRO™ cushioning is a specialized, nitrogen-infused foam that maximizes response and bounce while remaining super-lightweight. Nitrogen infusion amplifies the inherent properties of foam, making it highly springy and soft.

Herzogenaurach, Germany, April 7, 2023
“We rise by lifting others” - PUMA and Davido create Sportstyle collection
Sports company PUMA and Nigerian musician Davido have together created a Sportstyle collection, which captures Davido’s philosophy and sends a strong message of supporting others.

The collection are a beautiful mix of Nigerian culture and current trends, and it consists of a tracksuit, t-shirts, shorts, and hats, featuring the vibrant green and white colors of the country's flag. Each piece has been carefully designed by Davido to ensure comfort and style. The tracksuit along with the t-shirts, shorts, and hats can be worn on various occasions.

When working on the collection, Davido said he felt inspired by the philanthropic work of his father which had a strong influence on his own philosophy in life: “’We rise by lifting others’ is a quote I always loved,” said Davido. “It means that as I grow, I want other people to grow with me.” Each piece of the collection emblazoned with the same motto. By choosing these clothes, Davido’s fans and the wider audience are not only wearing modern shapes but also spreading a message of encouragement to those around them. 

 

Davido is one of Africa’s most successful music artists with more than 20 million followers on social media and four successful albums to his name. Through his music, Davido continues to transcend the concept of time, trends, and fashion as a certified hitmaker. His new album TIMELESS will reminisce and super serve core engaged fans while strategically connecting with new audiences who are familiar with Davido's pioneering roots and achievements. The collection will be available in stores and on puma.com starting April 7. 

 

Herzogenaurach, Germany , April 5, 2023
Korean Fashion Designer Juun.J Re-Imagines the PUMA Plexus Sneaker

PUMA’s newest collaborator Juun.J re-envisions the newly introduced PUMA Plexus sneaker, a progressive silhouette that signals a new design language.

 

A pioneer of South Korean fashion, Juun.J conveys modernism and structure through his distinct color palette and eye for shapes. Imagined through the lens of Juun.J’s signature aesthetic, the Plexus is disguised under a functional, utility-inspired look that evokes high-end sensibilities.

The Plexus’ distinctive closure and unique lace construction are complemented by a glossy black carabiner fastened to the upper. Void of any prominent logos or graphics, the collaboration features a subtly debossed logo sitting on the heel, and co-branding on the tongue. Juun.J’s shadowy take on the Plexus is completely wrapped in black, from the outsole to the laces, while recycled mesh comprises the shoe’s sock liner.

The result is a powerful expression of both PUMA and Juun.J’s DNA. The highly structural and modern sneaker endeavors to challenge established designs, and transcend the ordinary.

The PUMA x Juun.J Plexus is available starting April 8, 2023 from PUMA flagship stores and selected retailers such as END., KITH and UNDEFEATED.

Notes to Editors

Aspiring to become a future classic in the PUMA catalog, the Plexus is inspired by a seminal model from PUMA’s archive, the Mostro. The Plexus launched in January in a striking “Elektro Green” color scheme, with additional colorways coming later in 2023. 

Herzogenaurach, Germany, April 4, 2023
Worlds Collide in PUMA’s First Grunge-Inspired Collaboration with The Ragged Priest
The first-ever partnership between PUMA and The Ragged Priest is a celebration of self-expression and individuality.

Created to clash, the collection’s styles stand out with asymmetrical hems and patchwork stitching, culminating in a partnership that was made in heaven, with a touch of hell. For over 15 years, The Ragged Priest has disrupted British fashion with distinctive, grunge-inspired collections that specialize in worn-in knitwear and statement denim. Hardware details and distinctive designs have become hallmarks of The Ragged Priest, a brand that has carved out its own sphere between the worlds of streetwear and fashion.

The collaboration pays homage to the design signatures of both brands, featuring optimistic warped neon prints fused with black cult classic silhouettes, asymmetrical elements, and contrast stitching. The collection includes matching sets complemented by wearable essentials, in off-duty style hoodies and sweatpants. Balancing vivid tones and psychedelic patterns with muted blacks and greys, the collaboration features subtle PUMA x The Ragged Priest co-branding throughout.

PUMA x The Ragged Priest also serves up two takes on the Slipstream sneaker to match back with the capsule apparel collection, plus a radical take on the Mayze sneaker guaranteed to make noise among sneaker and streetwear fans alike. The drop is completed by accessory options in a Mini Tote, Shopper Bag, and Bucket Hat.

PUMA x The Ragged Priest is available April 6, 2023 from PUMA flagship stores, PUMA.com, TheRaggedPriest.com, and selected retailers. 

Herzogenaurach, Germany, April 1, 2023
PUMA MACHT’S MIT QUALITAT SS23 ELEVATES THE AESTHETICS OF CLUB SPORTS

A refreshed and elevated take on classic sportswear, the contemporary MMQ collection serves up a new range of wardrobe staples. Focused on off-the-pitch styles, the latest MMQ capsule takes its creative inspiration from club sports.

Timeless sportswear silhouettes are transformed with minimalistic aesthetics and thoughtful accents. Premium fabrics and construction are featured throughout, alongside details like voluminous pockets and woven MMQ labels.

Additionally, selected pieces from MMQ SS23 are crafted with highly rugged and tough Cordura fabric, including the Lightweight Utility Shorts and Lightweight Rain Jacket. Premium cotton is also utilized for highly wearable essentials like the collection’s Pocket Tee, Crew, and Pants. Rendered in key tones like “Mustard Seed” and “Dusty Tan”, each piece in the MMQ SS23 collection is rounded off with subtle detailing, resulting in a collection that is built for the modern day.

PUMA MMQ SS23 is available starting April 1, 2023 from PUMA flagship stores, PUMA.com, and selected retailers.

Editors Notes 

German for “Made with Quality,” PUMA’s Macht’s Mit Qualitat collection represents the finest in PUMA’s design and materials. The concept channels minimalistic aesthetics, contemporary silhouettes, and sophisticated details into one refined vision of quality. Yet another core tenet for the MMQ collection is timelessness, which is represented through an aesthetic marriage between natural beauty and the wonders of human creation.

Herzogenaurach, Germany, April, 2023
NEXT-LEVEL PROPULSION MEETS HIGH-SPEED STYLE FOR PUMA’S FAST-R NITRO FUTROGRADE

PUMA’s Fast-R NITRO Futrograde is a statement sneaker that pushes performance aesthetics to new limits.

PUMA’s Fast-R NITRO Futrograde is a bold, risk-taking sneaker that is here to shatter boundaries by mixing fashion and performance like never before. The shoe’s high-speed style and powerful propulsion merge together to create one of the most unique designs to come from PUMA.

Packed with performance credentials, but designed for the streets, the Fast-R’s faster and fresher look is characterized by a decoupled platform sole unit that boasts exaggerated proportions and is fueled by NITRO™ cushioning.

The Fast-R NITRO builds on color codes from PUMA’s FASTROID. Pulled straight from Futrograde, PUMA’s FW22 New York Fashion Week runway show, the shoe’s debut colorway features a fully blacked-out upper, resting atop a gradient-hued sole unit featuring unmissable NITRO™ text branding. 

Notes to Editors

PUMA welcomes the PUMA Fast-R NITRO Futrograde, a close relative of the PUMA FASTROID NITRO and PUMA ForeverRUN NITRO.

PUMA NITRO™ cushioning is a specialized, nitrogen-infused foam that maximizes response and bounce while remaining super-lightweight. Nitrogen infusion amplifies the inherent properties of foam, making it highly springy and soft.

Herzogenaurach, Germany, March 30, 2023
THE PURSUIT PACK. BIG GAME BOOTS FOR BIG GAME BALLERS
Global sports company PUMA has today launched the Pursuit Pack featuring the latest FUTURE and ULTRA in fresh new colorways. Think big game boots for big game ballers that help you stand out when others back down.

The Pursuit Pack is made for the final stretch of the season, when every play can make the difference between first and second, glory and defeat. The latest PUMA silhouettes and football tech are paired with vibrant new looks so you can push through anything, and blaze past everyone on your way to the top of the table, to be worn by Jack Grealish, Kingsley Coman, Fridolina Rolfö, Ariadna Garcia, Julia Grosso and more.

Made for the ultimate playmakers, the FUTURE combines an innovative FUZIONFIT360 dual mesh upper with exclusive PWRTAPE technology for a next-level adaptive fit - with or without laces. This means you can focus on the important things - like driving the opposition crazy throughout the 90 minutes - as the Dynamic Motion System enables explosive changes of direction.

When you lace up in ULTRA, you’re too fast for them with the help of an ultra-lightweight 2 ULTRAWEAVE upper for maximum speed, PWRPRINT support, and a dual-density SPEEDPLATE outsole for next-level traction and propulsion. After all, when it comes to football and speed, more is more, and too much is just right. 

As a step toward a better future, the upper of the FUTURE and ULTRA is made with at least 20% recycled materials.

Chase Glory with the Pursuit Pack available on pre-sale from March 30th at PUMA.com and specialist retailers and available on global release from April 6 th .

Herzogenaurach, March 23, 2023
The New PUMA Slipstream New Lux Embodies Clean Design

PUMA’s next-generation Slipstream sneaker brings ‘80s basketball to the modern day. Honoring its performance legacy, the 2023 Slipstream is a court classic reinvented.

The new Slipstream New Lux retains the court DNA of its predecessor. This fresh and refined evolution of the Slipstream embodies clean design, with a two-tone colorway that allows materials, shapes, and accents to come to the forefront. The newly reimagined upper is swept with a tonal color scheme that is expressed through a smooth leather upper, overlaid with panels in a complementary sand hue. Creating a hand-finished feel, subtle tacked stitching appears on the upper, as well as the leather tongue badge.

The PUMA Slipstream New Lux is available starting March 23, 2023 from PUMA flagship stores, PUMA.com, and selected retailers.

Notes to Editors

The original PUMA Slipstream was a high-top basketball shoe born in 1987 as a successor to the SKY LX. Presented as a performance model that was “engineered for the serious player,” the Slipstream was a pioneer for its innovative material makeups, which featured embellishments like faux snakeskin, leather, and faux fur.

A retro program in 2002 reintroduced Slipstream models like the Slipstream Snake and Slipstream Beast into the Japanese market, to appease an appetite for eye-catching designs that were popular at the time. Subsequently, the Slipstream was created in special made-in-Japan versions and other collectible editions. In 2022, PUMA brought back to Slipstream to celebrate the silhouette’s 35th anniversary. 

Herzogenaurach, Germany; March 23, 2023
THE RS-X EFEKT GRADIENT PACK IS THE LATEST CHAPTER IN PUMA’S RUNNING SYSTEM FRANCHISE

The new RS-X Efekt Gradient pack joins the classic PUMA RS franchise to spark this new season. The refreshed silhouette arrives in four curated editions that are tied together with gradient colorways: Navy, Sand, Black, and a Purple color scheme.

The silhouette itself is characterized by a technical feel, comprised of specialized overlays that lend the shoe its distinctive energetic look. The shoe’s heel counter acts as a support element, as well as a utilitarian touch to the silhouette’s upper. Creating the shoe’s futuristic aesthetic, RS-X Efekt Gradient boasts overstated tooling, plus grippy rubber coverage on the outsole, while mesh components ensure the shoe remains light and breathable.

The PUMA RS-X Efekt Gradient pack is available starting March 23, 2023, from PUMA.com, PUMA stores, and selected accounts worldwide.

Note to Editors:

The original RS franchise traces its origins to 1984 when PUMA endeavored to create a revolutionary new technology. The PUMA RS (Running System) was the world’s first wearable sports product, and the world’s first smart shoe. The RS’s built-in computer aggregated data, translating it into metrics that allowed runners to become faster, more efficient, and more competitive.

Starting in 2018, the RS family has grown extensively, with the addition of new styles like the RS-X, RSX3, RS-2K, RS-Fast, RS-Connect, RS-Dreamer, and more. Now for 2023, PUMA continues to expand on the RS legacy

Herzogenaurach, Germany , March 21, 2023
PUMA LAUNCHES THE BRILLIANCE PACK FEATURING WOMEN SPECIFIC FITS FOR THE FUTURE, ULTRA, AND KING

Global sports company PUMA has today launched the Brilliance Pack, featuring women specific fits for the FUTURE, ULTRA and KING in fresh new colorways. A brilliant fit for brilliant ballers - PUMA is celebrating the brilliance of the women’s game whilst looking ahead to the next generation of young female players.

To mark the launch of the Brilliance Pack PUMA is bringing together professional players and grassroot programs, to inspire young girls to play football. Two key activations have already been held in Germany and France with many more to come:

Together with VfL Wolfsburg and German international Lena Lattwein, PUMA collaborated with Golden Goal on March 13th to host a special football day for over 200 children. Golden Goal is a grassroot organization in Germany who support girls from migration backgrounds to help them integrate into Germany, through football. With that purpose PUMA, Lena Lattwein and Golden Goal created a unique football experience for the girls to inspire them and give them a platform to play the beautiful game.

PUMA partnered with PSG and French international Laurina Fazer on March 15th to surprise Laurina’s first football club with a special training session in Paris. Laurina talked to the girls about her journey, tips for becoming a football player and helped take them through various football specific drills with the hope of inspiring a new generation of female football players.

 

 

PUMA also hosted activations with Sherida Spitse (Netherlands and Ajax) in Amsterdam, Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United) in Manchester and at the end of March Madelen Janogy (Hammerby IF and Sweden), Jonna Andersson (Hammerby IF and Sweden), Adelina Engman (Hammerby IF and Finland) and Maika Hamano (Hammerby IF and Japan) will be hosting an event Stockholm.

The aim of the activations is to get girls playing football and bring them together with female role models who inspire them. The Brilliance Pack also provides female players with the right fit and technology to support they're on pitch needs to perform at their best.

“PUMA first introduced a women’s specific fit over two years ago and we have continued to refine and roll out this offering across all of our silos”, said Stephanie Vieira, Product Line Manager Teamsport Footwear, PUMA. “We feel it is important to support our female athletes with the best equipment with a fit that is tailored to the anatomical shape of a women’s foot.”

 

The FUTURE women’s combines the latest FUTURE technology with measurements engineered specifically for a women’s foot - such as volume and instep height, resulting in a comfortable fit that will drive opponents crazy just like Julia Grosso throughout the 90 minutes, match after match.

The FUTURE features an adaptive FUZIONFIT360 upper that combines a dual mesh, stretchy knit with the eye catching, PUMA exclusive PWRTAPE to lock down the foot for the ultimate fit. The FUTURE also integrates a dual-density Dynamic Motion System outsole to enhance stability, agility and traction.

The ULTRA women’s was the first PUMA silo to offer the women’s specific fit and has continued to evolve by putting women first, specifically curated to match the anatomical shape of a woman's foot combined with state-of-the-art ULTRA technology. Designed with minimal weight in mind for maximum speed and a high-performance, the ultra-lightweight ULTRAWEAVE upper allows players to channel their inner Fridolina Rolfö when flying down the wings, with an edge that can be the difference between winning or losing.

With the return to the pitch of the KING of football boots, PUMA has introduced a women specific KING. Built to be the King of Control, the non-animal-based K-BETTER™ upper material takes the signature KING touch, comfort and durability to the next-level, whilst maximum maneuverability is achieved through a lightweight outsole with external heel counter, integrated stability spine and conical studs - to be worn by midfield maestro Ingrid Engen.

“Women’s football has always been a priority for PUMA and the Brilliance Pack continues this commitment”, said Dominique Gathier, Senior Head of Product Line Management Teamsport Footwear, PUMA. “It is important for us to support the women's game and hosting global activations with our PUMA talent is a great way to help support girls that want to play football.”

As a step toward a better future, all three boot uppers are made with at least 20% recycled materials.

Celebrate the Brilliance of women's football with The Brilliance Pack, available from March 21st at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers worldwide.

Herzogenaurach, Germany; March 20, 2023
PUMA AND PALOMO SPAIN’S SECOND COLLABORATIVE COLLECTION IS A JOYFUL, FREE-SPIRITED TAKE ON RETRO SURF CULTURE

For Spring / Summer 2023, PUMA and Palomo Spain have joined forces again to create a collection paying homage to classic surf culture with an immersive, genderless and accepting edge.

The second PUMA x Palomo Spain wardrobe is inspired by surf culture ranging from the 60’s and 70’s - theera in which surf culture emerged as the ultimate expression of freedom, adventure and a laid-back, freefrom conformity take on life - to the aesthetic that crystallized in the early 2000s. “We wanted to get into aworld we had never explored before”, says Alejandro Gómez Palomo, Founder and Creative Director ofPalomo Spain. “A surfing theme was perfect for Summer, and it immediately brought us back to icons of theculture such as Bruce Brown’s documentary The Endless Summer and Stacy Peralta’s Dogtown and Z Boys,but also to our own teenage memories from Tarifa beaches in the early 2000s, and the surfer boy look thatwas so prevalent in Spain back then.”

 

“Surf culture was an angle PUMA had never really taken on before. Filtered through Palomo Spain’s gentle, couture-inspired lens, it immediately took on an exciting, innovative perspective. It just made so much sense”, says Nils Moersch, PUMA’s Apparel Global Creative Director. “We were in complete synergy on this project; it’s the result of a creative partnership developing over time”, he adds.

Mixing soft pink lavender, aqua green and blue pastel tones with pop touches of bubble gum, yellow, and coral, the gender-neutral collection introduces five different ready-to-wear styles. Pieces span from versatile printed cotton tees and hoodies to lightweight moiré cargo pants, bomber jackets and fluid long sleeve tops mimicking surfing rash guards.

Footwear includes two different versions of the Slipstream sneaker: a bicolour leather and suede lace-up, and a pink mule with chunky hook-and-loop traps. A mint moiré backpack, a reversible bucket hat and a crossbody bag - both featuring the season’s 60’s-inspired, colourful print - complete the accessories offering.

Shot in the otherworldly volcanic beaches of Lanzarote, the collection campaign community in surfing and summer romance. Moody tones of purple, orange and yellow echo dusk get together with friends, and the black sand and green waters of the island conjure the alternate reality of summer holidays.

The PUMA x Palomo Spain collection will be available on PUMA.com, the puma mobile app, the PUMA NYC flagship store, palomospain.com.

 

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