Celebrities
from all over South Africa and the rest of the continent came together the past
weekend at the Inkosi Luthuli Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban, to celebrate
crème de la crème of the music industry in South Africa.
See the pictures below of the
best-dressed celebrities:
Following on her successful debut collection as part of New
York Fashion Week, Rihanna presents her latest footwear collaboration with
PUMA: the FENTY Trainer.
The most noticeable
features of the sneaker include the striking tongue and the laceless
construction, which gives the sneaker a futuristic vibe.
The FENTY Trainer will
hit PUMA SELECT in Cape Town, Bree Street and Johannesburg, Braamfontein, as
well as X–Trend stores.
The
Air Jordan 12 is one of the most celebrated Air Jordan’s of the year 2016. It
will be released this coming weekend in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Air
Jordan 12. The sneaker drew inspiration from a
infamous poster from the ad campaign in 1997.
"The
Master" features an all-black leather upper hinted with grey accents and
metallic gold detailing.
Don’t
miss out this Saturday, the 27th of February when the The Nike Air Jordan 12 “The Master” will be released.
PUMA has collaborated with Usain
Bolt on a sport-inspired lifestyle collection for Spring/Summer 2016 (SS16).
Gearing up for the Summer Games in
Rio, the collection takes its inspiration from the track, combining sporty
looks with premium trims and modern silhouettes. The classic Evo Formstripe
features across cozy pieces including the Evo Trainer, UB Hoody,
UB Shorts and UB Pants.
Evo Trainer (R799)
UB Hoody (R1 499)
UB Shorts (R899)
UB Pants (R999)
To complete the collection is the UB
Logo Tee that boasts a silhouette of Bolt’s signature ‘lightning’ pose
embossed in gold across the front of the shirt.
UB Logo Tee (R399)
The PUMA x Usain Bolt SS16 Collection will be
available in PUMA Stores and selected retailers from March 2016.
As the first of the Spring/Summer 2016 (SS16) Energy Pack
limited edition series of tennis footwear, adidas launches the adizero
Ubersonic Aphrodite. Create emotions with this shoe that’s perfect for those
who are wild at heart and light on their feet.
The adidas SS16 tennis limited edition collection hits the
courts with the adizero Ubersonic Aphrodite. Part of a footwear range inspired
by goddesses and conquerors, the adizero Ubersonic Aphrodite is named after the
Greek goddess of love. Aphrodite embodied beauty and passion, but at the same
time was impulsive and quick to act.
The adizero Ubersonic Aphrodite best suits players looking for
lightweight shoes that allow them to sprint to the far corners of the court
with goddess like speed. It comes with details inspired by Aphrodite herself,
such as the color way that represents the ocean foam she was born in and the
geometric pattern that symbolizes pomegranates – the fruit of Aphrodite.
The woven speed mesh upper with supportive overlays guarantees
optimal comfort and ultimate performance. The TPU heel and midfoot elements
perfectly support the foot during lightning quick direction changes. Passion
meets performance for those who want to play with divine inspiration.
The adizero Ubersonic Aphrodite is available at selected
retailers.
Tommy
Hilfiger announced the launch of the THFLEX Rafael Nadal Edition capsule collection. The collection features modern
suiting and shirting styles, and is tailored with precision fit and crafted
from innovative Italian-made fabrics designed for performance. The designs are
inspired by Tommy
Hilfiger’s global brand ambassador, Rafael
Nadal, and the quest for a suit that’s sophisticated and sharp but at the same
time made for movement, comfort and travel.
The
THFLEX
Rafael Nadal Edition collection includes six
limited-edition shirt styles and limited-edition suits inspired byRafael Nadal fuse sartorial tailoring and performance fabrics.
In
shades of blue and white and featuring micro check,stripe and solid finishes, and a specialty silk tie
offering in Tommy
Hilfiger’s signature navy,red and white palette with iconic multi-width diagonal
stripes.
The
THFLEX capsule collection will be available at Tommy Hilfiger stores in Europe, North America, Asia, Latin
America and South Africa. In South Africa it will be available from mid-March
at Tommy Hilfiger Standalone stores nationwide.
PUMA and Japanese street wear
connoisseur, Monkey Time, collaborated on a plush adaptation of the perennial
running classic, the Blaze of Glory.
Dubbed “Secular Change” that stands for
the changing seasons, the Blaze of Glory’s toe and opening in-step are crafted
in tanned leather that naturally changes its patina over time. Perforated
leather in tonal colour make up the rest of the upper, finished with black and
white colour- blocking on the heel, all sitting atop a well-cushioned Trinomic
midsole.
The PUMA x Monkey Town Blaze of Glory retails for R2
299 and is available exclusively at PUMA SELECT in Cape Town, Bree Street and
Johannesburg, Braamfontein from 19 February 2016.
Kanye
West and adidas Originals start 2016 with the release of the highly
sought-after black version of the YEEZY BOOST 350.
The
lo-top YEEZY BOOST 350 features a Primeknit upper: a break-through material
developed using adidas’ most advanced digital engineering techniques to fit
like a second skin. Color-coordinated outsoles leverage adidas BOOST™’s highly
responsive properties to offer an unparalleled level of comfort, performance,
and style. The YEEZY BOOST 350 combines the forward-thinking technologies of
adidas with a classic aesthetic and represents a bold new design ideal.
The
black YEEZY BOOST 350 will be released on Friday, February 19th, 2016 through
AREA3 store in Braamfontein, Johannesburg and Shelflife store in Cape Town for
a suggested retail price of R2999.00.
The
YEEZY BOOST 350 release will take place through an online raffle system, with
tickets being drawn at random from entries on www.area3.co.za
and www.shelflife.co.za. You can now sign up
to stand a chance to win a chance to purchase a pair of the YEEZY BOOST 350.
You can sign up until 12:00 on Thursday the 18th of February 2016 on www.area3.co.za and www.shelflife.co.za.
The
raffle winners will be notified via telephone between 14h00pm and 20h00pm on
Thursday the 18th of February 2016 and will be invited to come to the store
that they signed up on in person to purchase the pair between 17:00 and 20:00
on the evening of the 19th of February. T&C’s
apply per store and online.
Overcome by environmental
elements and an ominous mood-inducing energy, frostbitten models walked the
runway with a bold chill, donning the first ever FENTY PUMA BY RIHANNA
Collection. Just like the collection’s namesake creative director, the first
season driven by Rihanna is nothing short of unexpected with a full collection
of footwear, apparel and accessories for both women and men.
Rihanna drew
inspiration from today’s Japanese street culture and tradition for this first
full season collection since partnering with PUMA in December 2014. Mixing that
cultural influence with gothic overtones and exaggerated volumes and
proportions, the fashion icon challenged the traditional male and female
silhouettes and blurred the lines between genders that are often times too rigid
for her fashion tastes.
Rihanna
introduced styles such as a ground-sweeping Kimono Robe, Tear Away Tricot Track
Suits, an attitude punched Lace-Up Jersey Corset, dresses and bodysuits. In her
first collection, she played with shapes creating exaggerated long sleeve tops
and jackets and voluminous hoodies and crew necks. Many apparel silhouettes play with laces,
running up and down the pieces for an added edge. Outerwear styles, like the
Velvet Bomber Jacket, serve both the fashion hungry and the function-needy.
Each piece embodies a sexiness with a tough-as-nails attitude.
“This
collection is not only a representation of who I am and how I dress, but also
pushes the boundaries of what I wanted to create with PUMA” said PUMA Brand
Ambassador and Women’s Creative Director Rihanna, “I wanted to take PUMA to a new place
with something unpredictable and unexpected. It's Japanese street
culture with a haunting twist. I played with texture and silhouettes and all of
the fabrics are luxurious. I reinterpreted the traditional in my way. I'm
looking forward to sharing the collection with the fashion community and fans.”
A PUMA
collection is never complete without footwear. As a follow up to her beloved
PUMA Creeper launch, the AW16 collection ranges from show-stomping boots to
sporty heels to training sneakers. An exaggerated over-the-knee Eskiva boot
laced up on some of fashion’s top models turned heads on the runway.
The
footwear styles that was shown will be available soon. Rihanna’s first official
modern and futuristic training shoe, the FENTY Trainer will hit PUMA SELECT in
Cape Town, Bree Street and Johannesburg, Braamfontein, as well as X–Trend on 26
February 2016. Rihanna’s anxiously anticipated Fur Slide will launch in April
and the infamous PUMA Creeper returns in May with new colors.
The PUMA by
Rihanna Accessories range features an over-the-top Bomber Jacket Bag, the Fur
Waistbag fit with two pockets for you and your boo and fashionable durags, caps
and headwear, chokers and veiled sweatband all to perfect the look.
The
AW16 PUMA by RIHANNA collection, under her FENTY label, includes a mix of
fashion and lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories and will be available
at retail beginning September 2016.
For Autumn/Winter 2016, Kanye West returned to present YEEZY
SEASON 3 in the most epic way imaginable: an exclusive presentation at New
York's Madison Square Garden including the global debut of his highly
anticipated new album and a performance by renowned contemporary artist Vanessa
Beecroft. Presented during New York Fashion Week on February 11, 2016, the
collection featured a sneak preview of footwear innovations to come from West
and adidas in the year ahead.
NMD
The YEEZY SEASON 3 presentation's main cast unveiled an updated
version of the YEEZY BOOST 350 and a brand-new 1050 boot. Both models utilizing
the latest in adidas Boost technology, in which blown EVA pellets are
compressed to create a durable, shock-resistant, responsive sole. A cast of
almost 1000 extras, meanwhile, wore iconic adidas styles such as the Tubular,
NMD, Gazelle, Stan Smith, and the Superstar. All models exclusively wore
apparel from West's own line YEEZY SEASON 3, and he also included select pieces
of his own YEEZY SEASON 3 footwear and accessories.
PUMA
introduces the Blaze, which draws on years of sporting heritage but with an evolved
construction for a sleeker, street-ready lifestyle sneaker.
The sneaker is inspired by the storied Blaze of Glory, which hit
the ground running in the ‘90s, fully harnessed with PUMA’s trademark Trinomic
technology and material play of plush and plastic. Now re-imagined, the new
Blaze is a future icon.
Some elements give a throwback to the original style, from the
heel loop to the well-cushioned Trinomic outsole. But it’s the contemporary
feel that comes through strong with a cleaner vamp construction, streamlined
eye-stays, light upper materials and bold branding.
Styles to look out for this season are the unisex Blaze in white
for R1299, as well as the Blaze Filtered Women’s in peacoat and desert-flower
for R1199. There are also unisex options available - the Blaze in peacoat and
drizzle for R1299, as well as the textured Blaze CRFTD in black-limestone gray
and peacoat-oatmeal for R1599.
The
PUMA Blaze is currently available at PUMA stores and
selected sneaker retailers nationwide.
PUMA will be
dropping a ‘His & Hers’ Valentine’s Day pack, consisting of the PUMA Suede
and Basket, for all the couples to pair up on and match their outfits (how
cute?).
Since
their birth in the late ‘60s, the Suede and Basket have seen many cultural
milestones in sneaker history, not to mention been part of many people’s love
stories and happy endings. This year’s Valentine’s Day offering presents the
two icons in irresistible iterations sure to melt one’s heart.
The
Valentine’s Day ‘His’ Suede features an all-over black perforated upper made
from premium nubuck leather. A blush pink formstrip and light midsole completes
the look.
The
Valentine’s Day ‘Her’ Basket features soft perforated leather in light grey
combined with a matching blush pink formstrip to the men’s. A dark midsole creates
a cool contrast to the upper. For a sweet touch, both sneakers include a His +
Hers badge on the tongue.
Both
shoes will be available from select PUMA stores and lifestyle retailers from
12 February. Unfortunately, the sneakers won’t be available in South Africa,
finding it will be worth the effort!!!
PUMA collaborated with ALIFE on another dope collection of apparel and
footwear which comes in two parts - the first inspired by soccer and the second
by the brand’s New York heritage.
Hustling and
designing from their shop on the Lower East Side, the ALIFE crew will tell you
how sports have had a long-lasting influence on the way they live and create
street wear. The latest PUMA x ALIFE collection is built upon this passion and
knowledge.
The first
part takes inspiration from soccer, featuring the No.1 PUMA Archive logo and
ALIFE’s 158 print - the player’s number representing the address of their shop
at 158 Rivington Street. It includes the ALIFE soccer jersey tee (R899) with a double
knit, wicking-finish and dry cell technology, providing a sportswear feel.
ALIFE’s
passion for their city is embodied in the second part of the collection, inspired
by the “Welcome to Fear City” pamphlets of 1975. Items include the Olympic Track
Savannah jacket (R2799) and pants (R2199), Olympic Logo tee (R599) and Olympic
Running tee (R699), emblazoned with the pamphlet’s text and logo.
Footwear in
the PUMA x ALIFE collection sees the bustling atmosphere of New York’s streets
come to life in the Blaze of Glory x ALIFE (R1999), with a sprayed speckle
Trinomic tooling design executed in neoprene and nubuck leather. The collection
also extends to the classic R698 silhouette (R1999) in two different models -
one constructed from soft suede, embroidery and nubuck leather, while the
second is black on black.
PUMA x ALIFE
can be found at PUMA SELECT stores in Bree Street, Cape Town and Braamfontein,
Johannesburg, as well as Shelflife, X–Trend and Madaiza from 13 February 2016.
