With the RE:SUEDE project, PUMA has the ambition to set new standards of sustainability for the iconic SUEDE, as it tests whether the sneaker can biodegrade in the controlled setting of an industrial composting facility. In May, 500 participants will receive a pair of RE:SUEDEs to test. They are expected to wear the sneaker for six months and then send it back to PUMA. To thank them for their participation in the project, they will receive a new pair of RE:SUEDEs.

“We want participants to wear the RE:SUEDE as part of their daily routine,” said Stefan Seidel, PUMA’s Head of Corporate Sustainability. “That is how we can gather realistic feedback about the durability of the materials used in the sneaker.”

German residents looking to join the experiment can register on PUMA’s website https://eu.puma.com/de/en/resuede by March 14. PUMA will then draw 500 people, who will receive the RE:SUEDE and wear it for half a year before sending it back to PUMA.

The grittiness of Gotham City and the heroics of Batman stand out in this new PUMA collection by drawing inspiration from the highly anticipated new film. The full collection merges culture with sport, bringing Batman, the Batmobile, and Bat emblem to life across various footwear styles, accessories, and apparel products. The collection captures the essence of the film through moody colors, dramatic design elements, and Batsuit-inspired cut lines and Batman graphics.

The debut PUMA x AMI wardrobe is inspired by a new era of achievement - one that doesn’t conform to a specific gender, individual, or appearance. One that challenges our current views, where it isn’t about the accolades of oneself, but about being grateful for the crew that one surrounds themself with, their chosen family. “The partnership with AMI was a no-brainer, their name literally means ‘friend’ and that’s what PUMA is all about – a community, a family,” said Adam Petrick, Global Director of Marketing for PUMA. “We are exceptionally pleased to be able to partner with a creative mind in Alexandre that truly understands the elevation of classic sportswear silhouettes, as well as the creation of community through a positive message.”

50 years ago, Porsche began the development of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 and initially build 500 examples to homologate the car for Group 4 racing regulations for Special GT cars. Famously debuted at the 1972 Salon de l’Automobile (Paris Motor Show), the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 was an instant hit. All 500 vehicles had sold just weeks later. Similarly, the PUMA Suede is an emblematic piece of PUMA history - originally debuting with only 307 pairs to celebrate Olympian Tommie Smith’s competition number.

The 911 Carrera RS 2.7. became a road-approved vehicle for customers who also wanted to participate in racing events. It was the first 911 to be christened “Carrera” – the crowning glory of the Porsche range. The suffix is a reference to Porsche’s success at the classic Carrera Panamericana Road race in 1954. While the “RS” makes it clearly that the car was made for racing and rallying, the “2.7” represents the engine displacement. A seamless blend between style and performance, the RS 2.7 with its spartan specification was built with speed in mind from the outset. The most distinctive feature of the fastest German production car of its day (top speed 245 km/h) is the rear spoiler, popularly known as the “ducktail”.

The resulting imagery features real fans and players against the colorful backdrop of their city and captures the unbridled energy that explodes when passionate individuals are united by sport.

The Fandom Collection is as bold and bright as the new generation of football fans it pays tribute to. On the apparel side, tees in vibrant, off-beat colors feature all-over prints that catch the eye. Sweat and track suits range from essential black and grey styles to the edgier contrasting color blocks. But the signature detail that embodies the larger-than-life spirit of this collection is the oversized PUMA logo leaping off every item.

Suede Mayu is a chic take on a classic, with over-the-top proportions and a wrapped platform midsole. It’s cool, comfy, and inherently versatile, making it the perfect everyday shoe. As the face of the new silhouette, Dua plays dress up with the new Suede Mayu, captured by Sorrenti in a stylish dressing room for this campaign.  

“I love a platform that works across so many looks, day to night," says Lipa. “The Suede Mayu is so versatile, it’s the perfect everyday shoe!” 

While keeping the original upper as a cue from the archive design of the Suede, the tooling has been completely re-designed. Its proportions are blown up to achieve a more edgy and contemporary look, pushing forward the original court DNA of the shoe. The style builds on the growing platform trend with a bold tooling and an elevated look, while keeping it lightweight and comfy. It comes in a variety of colors including a bold blue style, as worn by Dua Lipa, a fiery red, and more classic black and white options.  

For a playful take on fashion, get the Suede Mayu when it drops on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers on April 22nd.