It looks like the Puma x Rihanna relationship is working out quite nicely for both parties. Puma recently reported their first quarter statement and it appears as if sales are up 3.7%, in other words nearly $975 million USD (+7.3% currency adjusted), with the Puma footwear line being their main money maker with a ?strong momentum in women?s business.?

The company?s brand and marketing had this to say:

One highlight for PUMA in the first quarter was the FENTY PUMA by Rihanna fashion show at New York Fashion Week in February. A series of styles for the female consumer have been launched successfully, both in collaboration with Rihanna as well as in our inline collection. Key footwear styles such as Creeper and FENTY Trainer sold out within weeks or days.

Back in 2014, Rihanna became the creative director for Puma. Ever since she took that position she has helped Puma release the Fenty line which has been known to resale for over $1,000. The Puma CEO, Bjorn Gulden stated, ?The women?s business helps on the men?s side too. Rihanna opens the door.?

There is no doubt that Rihanna’s worldwide celebrity status has helped propel Puma with its increase in sales. 2016 is only going to get better for the brand and Puma.

via: HYPEBAE

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Puma is on the verge of dropping two tonal (and shiny) iterations of their classic Puma Basket silhouette. Dubbed the Puma Basket Metallic Pack, today we get an on-feet look at both offerings.

Designed for the ladies, the Basket comes dressed in a metallic leather finish that comes in either a rose gold or dark indigo blue motif. The branding on the tongue and side panels also come in the same fashion. The rose gold pair comes with contrasting heel branding and soles, while the indigo blue goes the monochromatic route as the corresponding hue is placed from head to toe. Available internationally, it’s only a matter of time before they drop in the states.

via: Titolo

Author’s Take

It’s cool. It’s a simple model done in a luxurious manner. Dope sneaker to wear for the Spring/Summer season.

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The PUMA Basket gets a luxurious makeover for the ladies with an upcoming duo of metallic colorways. The vintage low-cut basketball sneaker style of the PUMA Basket gets an on-trend modern upgrade with the gleaming metallic finish on the leather uppers, in your choice of rose gold or dark indigo blue, each with embossed PUMA logos on the tongue. Grab a pair now (before Rihanna wears them and they sell out) from select PUMA suppliers worldwide.

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The Puma Basket Creeper is a new version of the Basket which appears to be inspired by the Creeper. Let’s get a close look at the bold looking Puma Basket Creeper Metallic Gold.

The shoe comes dressed with an upper dressed in a metallic gold colorway. Below the tonal upper you will find a creeper-like sole coming in an all-white colorway. Off-white laces and tonal branding complete the look of the shoe. Simple in design, the shoe let’s its colorway do all the talking. Available internationally, let us know if you plan on scooping up a pair.

via: titolo

Author’s Take

It’s cool. Not a huge fan of the model, but I’ve got to admit that the Metallic Gold looks good on the shoe.

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Have you all had the chance to scope out the Dee & Ricky x Puma Basket Pack? This latest Puma collab has them link up with creative NYC designers Dee & Ricky. They get their creative juices flowing and give the Puma Basket a new school look.

Constructed out of a velcro upper, the Puma Basket comes in Green and Yellow. Both tonal colorways are offset by the white placed on the sole unit, laces and Puma stripes. What really makes this collaboration a creative one is the addition of letters that you can place anywhere on the velrco covered upper. Are you diggin’ this new look? If so, you can now pick up your very own pair at select retailers for $100.

via: Sole Classics
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Author’s Take

I’d be too worried about losing a letter every time I wear them. It’s a cool concept, but just not something I’d tend to usually go for.

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After giving you a closer look at the Black pair from the GraphersRock x PUMA Disc Blaze collaboration, we now get a closer look at the 2nd pair that completes the collection.

This colorway is essentially the opposite of the black pair as we see the PUMA Disc Blaze covered in a predominantly White upper. Serving as a contrast are bright hits of color that land on the midsole, side panels, heel and inner liner. Additional details include eye-catching printed pictograms and typographies on the side panels and midsole. This Disc Blaze also comes with the traditional Trinomic midsole for that premium comfort.

If you haven’t already, you can still cop a pair now at select PUMA retailers for a retail price of $180.

via: Lapstone & Hammer

Author’s Take

In comparison to the black pair, this is definitely the one that catches your attention with its South Beach vibes. It’s a little too bright for my liking though.

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This past weekend we saw the latest PUMA collaboration arrive at retailers as they linked up with Japanese-based retailer GraphersRock.

Utilizing the PUMA Disc Blaze as the silhouette of choice, today we give you another look at the Black pair from the pack/collection that can still be be purchased at select retailers right. This Disc Blaze is covered in black from head to toe with white accents found throughout the entire shoe. Additional details include a traditional Trinomic midsole as well as GraphersRock branding and graphics scattered throughout the shoe.

Available now at select PUMA retailers for $180, will you be picking up your pair?

via: Lapstone & Hammer

Author’s Take

Pretty cool project from GraphersRock and PUMA. I like this black pair better than its colorful counterpart because it can be worn much easier.

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PUMA is ready to join knit sneaker craze with the all-new PUMA Blaze Knit.

With Nike and adidas dominating knit sneakers with their Flyknit and Primeknit technology, respectively, PUMA has now created their own knitted shoe with the PUMA Blaze Knit. This new silhouette resembles the PUMA Blaze of Glory but with a new upper and new lacing system.

Scheduled to arrive in the US in the three different colorways that you see above later this Summer, what are your thoughts on the brand new upcoming PUMA Blaze Knit?

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Author’s Take

I’m a fan of the Blaze of Glory so the fact that this Blaze Knit looks pretty similar is a good thing. I’m curious to find out how that knit upper feels like.

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It’s for sure not a runner. I wouldn’t classify it as your traditional slide. To be honest, I have no idea what is, so bear with me as I try to dissect the Puma x McQ Tech Runner Sandal.

Puma and McQ link up to collaborate on one of their must “unique” looking creations. Said to be a part of their joint 2016 Spring/Summer campaign, the Tech Runner Sandals noted above have the look of the high-top sneaker, but when you take a look at the areas such as the forefoot, toe and ankle, you notice open regions you usually find on a sandal. The actual construction consists of an ankle collar made out of sports mesh material, while the rest of the Runner Sandal appears to be made out of a leather material. Dual branding is noted on the heel and tongue. Coming in Black / Red or White / Blue, the Puma x McQ Tech Runner Sandal is now up for grabs at select retailers for $200. What’s your honest opinion on the Runner Sandal? Let us know in the comments below.

via: KITH

Author?s Take

I can’t pull these off. For starters, do I wear these before, during or after physical activity? I’m so lost right now…Yeah.

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This isn’t the first time that Alexander McQueen and Puma have collaborated on a Puma sneaker. As a matter of fact, this isn’t the first time that they’ve worked on the Disc Blaze. With that being said, let’s take a look at their latest collaboration, the McQ x Puma Disc Blaze Blue.

The fashion friendly model comes dressed in a Bright Blue neoprene base paired up with the Navy leather paneling. Adding some contrast to the shoe is the White leather placed on the midfoot which blends in nicely withe the speckled white midsole. Dual branding is also placed on the midfoot. Lastly, a Gold heel cage gives the model some additional color. Available internationally, we will let you know if/when these arrive stateside.

via: Hanon

Author?s Take

For the most part, the Disc Blaze is not a model I tend to go for, but this version is something I actually like. The two shades of blue, the gold hits, the speckling, it all seems to work when you put them together.

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A few days ago, I went ahead and reminded all of you that the Rihanna x Puma Fenty Fur Leadcat Slides were about to release. I made it clear that I was unsure whether or not the slides would sell well. It turns out that not only did they sell well at $80 a pop, the slide managed to sell out!

During a time where price hikes are the focal point of sneakerhead conversations, a furry slide had no problem selling at a retail price of $80. I think it’s safe to say that Rihanna’s presence is all that Puma had hoped for and more! The slides dropped yesterday in three different colorways, and all three colorways managed to sell out, and they did so even faster than Rihanna x Puma Suede Creeper collaboration that released not too long ago. This Rihanna x Puma connection is off to a good start. As long as Rihanna stays poppin’, it looks like anything Puma releases in collaboration with her will be an instant hit! Were you one of the people who picked up a pair? Let us know in the comments below.

via: Sneaker Politics

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Just a heads up for anyone who was looking to pick up the Rihanna x Puma Fenty Fur Leadcat Slides. They release tomorrow! The latest installment of the Rihanna x Fenty collection enters the slide lane! Dubbed the Fenty Leadcats, the slides coming in furry fashion as a faux strap accompanied by an embroidered Puma logo give the slides its unique look. Satin is placed on the insole for comfort, where you will also find dual branding hits. Coming in black, white, and shell, you will be able to pick up any of these (size 5.5-11) beginning tomorrow for the retail price of $80. Cop or drop?

via: Packershoes

Author’s Take

I’m curious to see if these will sell out just like the past two drops that Rihanaa was a part of. or $80, I’m not too sure, I guess we will have to wait and see.

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This latest Graphersrock x Puma Disc Blaze set consists as the latest collaboration between the Japanese graphic design firm and German sportswear label.

Following its official reveal, more detailed images of the silhouettes are provided. With one pair finished in tonal black, the standout consists of a light grey/pink-teal palette.

Comprised of leather and neoprene across its entire upper, the sneakers’ defining aesthetic is evidenced with a digitally-inspired cryptic detailing across its signature laceless system and midsole unit, which is essentially a tribute to Japanese animes like Akira and Ghost In The Shell.

Retailing for $180 each, you can purchase your favorite pair at select Puma accounts nationwide on Saturday, April 23.

via: PS

Author’s Take

I wasn’t aware of the firm till now, but this execution is pretty sweet. Either pair is great for the season, but I’m leaning towards the more colorful pair.

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PUMA continues to collaborate with different boutiques all around the world with the latest being Graphers Rock out of Japan.

The Japanese-based retailer has collaborated with PUMA to release two different colorways of the PUMA Disc Blaze. The first comes with a very Spring type look as we see white, grey, pink, black, and even some turquoise accents to add to the vibrant look of the shoe. The second pair goes for a much simpler look aa the Disc Blaze is covered in black from head to toe with white accents. Both pairs come with the traditional Trinomic midsole as well as Graphers Rock branding and graphics scattered throughout the shoe.

You can find both colorways of the Graphers Rock x PUMA Disck Blaze at select PUMA retailers this weekend April 22nd. Each pair retails for $180.

via: Graphers Rock

Author’s Take

You really can’t go wring with either pair. If you’re looking for attention you can rock the white and pink pair and you wanna be lowkey then the black option will help with that. Pretty cool project from Graphers Rock and PUMA.

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Puma continues their collaborative ways, this time around they tag-team with Japanese creatives to create two special versions of the Puma Disc Blaze. Let’s take a detailed look at the Graphers Rock x Puma Disc Blaze.

Said to be inspired by 90s nostalgia and technology, both models don unique branding/logos/labels all over the shoe in areas such as the Trinomic outsole unit to the plastic supportive overlay. The first pair comes in all-black accented by the white accents placed throughout, while the second pair comes in Grey/White offset by hits of teal, black, pink and blue. Subtle or colorful, what’s it gonna be? Whatever you decide, you can now pick up a pair at select retailers for $180.

via: Rock City Kicks

Author’s Take

Not a huge fan of the model, but the Grey and White pair with the colorful hits looks to be a clean shoe for the Spring. The only thing stopping me from getting a pair is the $180 price tag.

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