PUMA presents PT3: The Road To Beijing
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PUMA is a German sportswear brand, best known for its athletic apparel and various sportswear goods; founded by Rudolf Dassler in 1924. Recently, PUMA has made significant effort in expanding its influence in the fashion and lifestyle realm, through collaborations with KITH, Solange Knowles, Alexander McQueen, Va$htie, Brooklyn We Go Hard, ALIFE and ICNY. As well as, appointing Rihanna as the new creative director for the women’s department.
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In its 4th season, the Puma Table Tennis Tournament has become synonymous with overly competitive industry people at each other’s throats with both company pride and industry bragging rights on the line. For the 2008 PT3 edition, the tournament is leaving its original Chinatown roots and taking over The powerHouse Arena in Brooklyn. The formidable cast of participants include Formavision, NY Times, Nom De Guerre, Google, Comedy Central, joao, Flavorpill, rude, Staple Design, Shop Architects, Theme Magazine and Psyop. Winners this year will take home a Puma Glow in the Dark Bike and afforded the opportunity to design a Mongolian BBQ Puma Basket. It’s unfortunate HYPEBEAST will not be in attendance as we know Chinese people are only good at three things, kung-fu, mathematics and ping-pong. The mayhem takes place this Friday, check the below for details.
PUMA presents PT3: The Road To Beijing
Friday, March 14th
Time: 6:30 pm – Late
The powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Digging deep into the Puma archives, Australian sneaker magazine Sneaker Freaker looked to the Puma Disc Blaze as the basis for their most recent collaboration. The profile of the “Blaze of Glory” starts off low and beings to rise as you hit the heel. The shoe will come complete with shark teeth accessories (a tribute to what we assume is SF’s Australian heritage) as well as multiple sets of laces and insoles. Available starting April 26th, 2008.
Source: Streething
Puma first released the Vaugh Bode Pack in 2007 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cheech Wizard character. Now, Puma is once again bringing the Vaughn Bode pack back for 2008. Based on the Clyde model, this Vaughn Bode pack will feature a more understated colorway. The store in the UK, Size?, will be releasing this limited edition pack on May 15th.
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At the culmination of the 1968 Olympics, newly crowned 200 meter Olympic champion and record holder Tommie Smith made a gesture which would lead to controversy and ultimately banning him from the Olympics. His act of a raised fist on the podium alongside the 3rd place finisher and compatriot John Carlos while barefooted was to represent black poverty. To commemorate this event, a two sneaker collection of Suedes will release later this month with a repeating fist monogram along the upper as well as include golden accents. Available in August of 2008.
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Puma’s most popular lifestyle running model is making an appearance in this most recent upcoming Yo! MTV Raps collection. Although not the most flashiest Yo! MTV Raps x Puma to come through the ranks, this particular RS100 represents the whole concept quite well with a tonal leopard print and pink highlights.
Source: The Shoe Game
Here’s the full and comprehensive deal regarding Puma’s Poison Frog Clyde pack. The psychedelic hallucination-esque uppers are inspired by the actual dizzying effect induced by the poison frogs. These two renditions represent the last two sneakers as part of the 5 pair release slated for February 29th to correspond with the leap year.
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With Puma’s collaboration game regarding anything hip-hop on lock down it seems, here’s a look into another series of Yo! MTV Raps inspired Pumas on the classic Suede model. Totally subdued styling is more then uncharacteristic of MTV YO! Raps’ legacy in the late 80s to early 90s. No word yet on availability.
Source: The Shoe Game
Based on last years Alife x Puma First Round collabo, Puma has allegedly decided to create a general release version based closely on the colorful First Round of prior. The First Round includes a white leather upper with different colors on the top lace holes and alternating form stripes. Five different laces are available.
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In association with the upcoming African Cup of Nations, Puma has launched a special four pack of sneakers using the football relevant Argentina shoe as it’s template. In recent times, Africans have had a pronounced effect on football’s worldwide landscape as they mark their presence in top leagues in Europe and around the world. The four pack includes Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal. Available now at Ryouki.
Source: High Snobiety
Yo! MTV Raps aired on MTV on in 1988 and was one of the first hip hop music shows hosted by Doctor Dré, Ed Lover and Fab 5 Freddy. Since 2006, Puma has taken inspiration from the Yo! MTV Raps music show and has applied it on a series of sneakers and apparel. For this time around, Puma has used the First Round model and has create a pair of sneakers with white, hot pink and neon yellow accents. These colorful sneakers will be available sometime in Spring and will come in limited quantities.
Source: TheShoeGame
In a foil between the ghetto of West Philly and the swankiness of Bel-Air, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air x Puma collaboration looks to both locales to accentuate the differences often seen on the popular TV show. The recently seen West Philly First Round is emblazoned with graffiti while the Bel-Air Clyde offers a different approach with high quality Italian croc skin leather and gold highlights. The pack also includes a gold Forcer watch. The whole Fresh Prince of Bel-Air x Puma pack will release May 17th.
A show that needs no real introduction, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has had a long lasting impact on youth culture. Whether it be Will rocking OG Jordans to flipping his suit jacket inside-out, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was always defining in his style. In an upcoming collaboration, Puma has teamed up with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on a two pack of sneakers. Seen here is the West Philly First Round Pack which features the same iconic graffiti seen in the opening credits. The pack also includes a fluorescent green Agitation watch. Look for these to release May 17th, 2008.
