Kylie Jenner rocking the PUMA Suede |
Since it’s debut in 1968, the PUMA Suede has become a benchmark for footwear design, and enjoyed an amazing run as a cultural artifact from one of the most progressive and historically significant eras of the twentieth century. Made famous by athletic greats - 60’s trackstar Tommie Smith and 70’s basketball legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier, the Suede hit new levels of fame during the '80s dawn of b-boys and hip hop beats, taking over New York City blocks.
As
the times changed, the Suede went with the flow. Soon after the makeshift
carton dance floors were packed away, the sneakers found its way to sticky
moshpits headlined by punk acts and then on skaters pulling tricks on a half
pipe. These days, you’ll see heads rocking the Suedes in their cozy sweat
chinos or pin-rolled jeans and models with their off-duty looks. It’s the
Suede’s timeless look and easy silhouette that appeals to sneaker enthusiasts.
Some wear it for its function, the rubber outsole grips really well, and some
for its style – with its plush leather upper and variations of colourways
available.
YesJulz rocking the PUMA Suede |
This
season, PUMA puts the limelight on a young roster of tastemakers currently
making waves in the music and entertainment arena. Style icon and social
phenomenon Kylie Jenner, snap queen and director of vibes YesJulz, hip hop’s
catchiest duo Rae Sremmurd and 100% amped up rap artist Young Thug round up
this amazing list of creatives.
These
kids don’t work 9-5, they’re on Snapchat 24-7 and the Suede is a staple in
their sneaker rotation. Today they are keeping the sneaker culture interesting
and alive with their unique sense of style and influence.
Rae Sremmurd rocking the PUMA Suede |
As
a cool nod to the past, PUMA tapped legendary OG street photographer Jamel
Shabazz to shoot the young tastemakers in Suedes and streetwear garb around
Bed-stuy in Brooklyn. Shabazz was instrumental in popularising the Suede in the
80’s with his snaps of the New York City street culture and hip hop scene. The
images will be showcased in PUMA stores globally and featured on social
channels.
Seeing
these young breed of tastemakers rocking the Suede gives the iconic sneaker a
fresh perspective. We can only be sure that the Suede will continue to
transcend cultural trends and generations in the coming years.
The
unisex sneakers are available for R1 299 at PUMA stores and PUMA SELECT Bree
Street, Cape Town and Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
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