Puma and musical artist, creative and designer A$AP Rocky dropped their latest collaboration today, which includes footwear, apparel and accessories.
The Mostro 3.D, included in the collection, debuted on the runway at New York Fashion Week and is available in limited release. Puma x Rocky also debuts at the show his take on the Inhale Sneaker, re-engineered with an all-over distressed treatment using a resin-based 3D printing process and custom embroidery. The Inhale Distressed, taken from Puma’s archives, was inspired by car mechanics’ clothes stained from grease and grime after working in a garage.
The Inhale and complete collection feature a distressed treatment, authentic racing design details and Puma x A$AP Rocky branding.
The Puma x A$AP Rocky collection includes the following:
- uniquely-shaped Mostro 3.D in a black and red colorway with spikey detail;
- Inhale Distressed, a streetwear staple re-engineered with an allover distressed treatment, embroidered flames surrounding the Formstrip and a translucent gradient sole;
- Tank Top with a puff-printed the Puma Cat Logo with tire marks at the chest, plus AWGE branding at the back. The cut is a loose fit and includes a distressed treatment;
- Knee Pad Pants inspired by the knee pads worn by pit crews. An oversized Puma Cat Logo appears at the front, with a Puma Formstrip embroidered at the back pocket;
- Zip Polo fusing streetwear and racing DNA. Its classic polo design features racing graphics and AWGE branding, a distressed and lived-in treatment and a zip closure at the throat;
- Denim Shorts (dark wash) in a baggy fit and oversized Puma branding at the front and a Formstrip stitched at the back pockets;
- Webbed Belt takes its inspiration from old school car seatbelts. It features Puma, A$AP Rocky, and AWGE embroidered patches with a classic seatbelt closure;
- Leather Belt with crystal buckle detailing and removable pouches, inspired by a mechanic’s toolbelt; and
- Padded Balaclava featuring Puma and AWGE graphics throughout. The piece mimics a racer’s helmet, featuring a Velcro closure at the mouth.
A$AP Rocky was hands-on in the creative process, from product design to directing and styling the marketing campaign. “It was about time that I put my own spin on some of the best footwear styles that Puma has to offer,” he said. “People have been asking nonstop about the Mostro 3.D since the fashion show, so I’m excited to finally get them out. Then we also have the OG Inhale with hand-distressed fabric and custom embroidery/detailing, giving that worn look to tie into the rest of the apparel. I’m really happy with how these turned out and can’t wait for everyone to see what else we have been working on.”
Images courtesy Puma