The Weeknd Is Now Officially an Ambassador and Creative Collaborator for PUMA

Following in the footsteps of Cara Delevigne and Kylie Jenner.

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Shortly after the unveiling of his latest singles “Starboy” and “False Alarm,” news of The Weeknd continues as he has just been announced as a Global Brand ambassador and creative collaborator for PUMA. The German brand seeks the support of Abel Tesfaye to headline PUMA’s latest Sportstyle campaign ‘Run The Streets’ which creates a campaign platform for street-savvy product that incorporates technology necessary for an urban lifestyle. The collaborative effort will span a collection of both sneakers and apparel designed by The Weeknd, with an expected release in 2017. Stay tuned for more details as it emerges.

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Eddie Eng has been an editorial content creator for over 10 years, with deep insight and experience across automotive, footwear, fashion, travel, gaming and other verticals. Based in Southern California, Eddie has maintained relationships across the automotive and fashion industries, and has helped spearhead premier initiatives for Hypebeast, including the Cars & Kicks event, collaborative products with F1, Staple, Leen Customs and others.

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