ÿþPuma Commits to 100% PFC Removal puma fenty slippers By End of 2017 Nov 28, 2014 Puma is making huge a huge move to make the world healthier, cleaner and more environment friendly. The German-based brand has stated that they will be eliminating hazardous chemicals in their products meet to the needs of environmental pressure group Greenpeace.The move consists of 100% removal of per-and polyflourinated chemicals (PFCs) in it s products no later than the end of 2017. PFCs are used in the manufacturing of clothes and shoes to keep them dirt and water-resistant, but once they are released the chemicals are known to be persistent, accumulate in the environment and can impact human health. PFCs have been linked to damaging the immune and reproductive systems and are linked to diseases such as thyroid disease. Puma s announcement shows that the company is taking its Detox commitment seriously, said Manfred Santen, Detox campaigner at Greenpeace Germany. The detailed action plan for phasing out dangerous chemicals and releasing discharge data is another huge step towards a toxic-free future.
The third installment between London s House of Hackney and PUMA is unveiled as we focus the spotlight on their latest iteration of the R698.Following a more discreet version of its Midnight Critter pattern, puma creepers velvet this new R698 is built entirely from black leather and features a vivid global palm print in teal hues. Accented by a black midsole and azure detailing, this tropical execution is now available at select retailers, including KITH for $150.Puma x House of Hackney R698 Black/Azure$150.Rihanna will be adding Puma to her list of style collaboration as she has already worked with Armani on a line of underwear and puma creepers black jeans, co-designed a line with British store River Island and put together makeup collections for MAC.
If you haven t been able to pick up a pair of the Puma R698 yet because it has released in a limited collaboration or you just haven t liked any of the colorways that have released, this may be the one you ve been waiting for. The classic 90 s trainer will be releasing in this all black colorway that is as versatile as it gets.With the exception of a touch of white on the midsole, this Puma R698 sports an otherwise all black look. The upper is composed of a comfortable mesh and textured leather material that give this sneaker a clean and sleek look. The trinomic midsole comes in a crispy clean white while the outsole is also done in black. Take rihanna puma slides a look at the detailed pictures above and grab your pair now from select Puma retailers.
Sneakersnstuff teamed up with locals 10-Gruppen and teamed up with Puma over in Japan to recreate three renditions of the Puma Suede for this unique pack. This collaboration is like no other because 10-Gruppen stepped out there more lucid designs and created some funky abstract fabric for the classic shoe. With 10-Gruppen fabric imported from Sweden to Japan, Puma produced this pack that consists of three color ways, Tom , Birgitta , and Ingela. Breaking it down, the Tom is clothed with the black and white fabric, Birgitta in the sky colored with blotches of black, and Ingela in the spotted monochrome fabric. All three very unique yet bold in design for such a simple silhouette like the Puma Suede. The Sneakersnstuff x 10-Gruppen x Puma Suede Pack is set to release November 8th at Sneakersnstuff and there retailers in Stockholm and London.
House of Hackney and Puma just released their special edition of the Puma R698 which saw one of House of Hackney s popular prints adorn the upper of the classic runner. Well the second half of that collaboration is also available now for those of you that were feeling the first.This time the silhouette of choice is the Puma Basket Classic. This classic low-top basketball sneaker that was used by many greats back in the day takes a more fashionable approach with it s collaboration with House of Hackney. The upper is composed of 100% British cotton velvet and features the same midnight critter print that was placed on the R698. Puma branding appears in metallic gold foil with House of Hackney branding taking over the tongue branding. A leather inner lining and off white sole complete the look on this Puma Basket Classic that will have heads turning. Get yours now from select Puma retailers.
In a world full of puma suede creepers high tech silhouettes and complicated colorways sometimes you just gotta slow things down a bit and Puma has done just that. The Puma Court Star is treated to two new colorways as a part of the Clean Pack and both are just that, clean.The uppers are treated in nubuck and leather with Black or Tan colorblocking that alternates in a very uniform manner. A solid nubuck upper with a contrast colored leather heel tab and tongue tag is the result, along with a White outsole. These are available at spots like Puma retailers like Feature in Las Vegas right now.