PUMA has teamed up with STAPLE continue to bring you the upcoming Staple x Puma East West Ivy Collection.
Previewed below, the Staple x Puma East West Ivy Collection aims to explore Asian American culture through the lens of 1960s collegiate style trends. During this said time, there were many fashion trends that were inspired by the preppy collegiate style of US coastal universities ? including the early generations of Asian American student communities. The forthcoming collection takes inspiration from this time period as brings together 60?s Asian-American collegiate aesthetics with the New York City streetwear roots of STAPLE. The result of this collaboration translates through classic, varsity-inspired chenille badges and premium materials, combined with traditional iconography from Asian cultures.
The collection includes footwear alongside a rang of collegiate silhouettes such as caps, jackets, hoodies and T shirts. Highlights include cut-and-sew items such as the Varsity Jacket and V-Neck Crew, both channeling classic Americana with a letter-jacket aesthetic, bearing ?P? and ?S? for PUMA and STAPLE, respectively. The accompanying Hoodie, Sweatpants, and Graphic Tees are emblazoned with specially created graphics and logos, once again drawing inspiration from Asian American cultures.
When it comes to the footwear, it offers two colorways each of the Puma Suede and Slipstream. Both models are redesigned through STAPLE?s lens as they feature re-worked elements such as the zig-zag shaped eye stays, the debossed gold lettering, and yin-yang symbols on the tongue. As an added bonus, each sneaker will also come with a Gold PUMA Jumping Cat hangtag. Lastly, the Staple x Puma East West Ivy Collection will also include accessories such as a lecture hall-ready duffle bag, a beanie and a cap.
The Staple x Puma East West Ivy Collection is set to release on October 19th on PUMA.com, PUMA flagship stores, and select PUMA stockists, and on staplepigeon.com on October 17.
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