First Look: PUMA R698 Kosma Pack

To highlight the true potential of the R698 design, the latest Trinomic pack fully emphanises the shoe’s iconic silhouette by blocking every panel in different material executions.

The R698 was born into a great tradition of revolutionary ‘90s PUMA performance footwear. Trinomic technology changed the scene with its use of a hexagonal system in the sole that compressed and rebounded load whilst the Trinomic honeycomb cells cushioned and supported athletes. Thanks to its distinctive design, the iconic shoe is now more often seen on the streets than on running tracks.

Each panel of the R698 in the Kosma Pack is constructed from a different material, from mesh to soft leather all topped off with a crackled premium nubuck. The new collection is being released in three bold colours representing the mood and golden hues of Fall – lead by the Inca Gold colourway followed by the High Risk Red and Black styles.

The Kosma Pack (R1499) can be found at SELECT stores in Bree Street, Cape Town and Braamfontein, Johannesburg from today (13 November  2015).

Presidential Store Launch in Nelson Mandela Square

A new Presidential Store is launching today (12 November 2015) in Nelson Mandela Square (Sandton City), Johannesburg. The launch includes a lunchtime performance by Vusi Mahlasela with celebrations, appearances by personalities, and competitions throughout the day.

Presidential Shirt was founded in 1994 when designer, Desré Buirski, gave former President Nelson Mandela a batik ‘Fish Shirt’ as a gift two days before his inauguration as President of South Africa. She went on to make over 150 shirts for Nelson Mandela, the style of which is universally known as the ‘Madiba Shirt’.

Presidential Shirt appeared for the first time this year on the runway at SA Menswear Week (SAMW) with a range that stretched from traditional hand painted silk, to Shweshwe to modern digital print. Many of these runway pieces will be available to buy for the first time at the new store.   “Nelson Mandela Square was the only choice for Presidential for our first local store launch. Given the heritage of the brand and the centre’s upmarket clientele the partnership is perfect” says Robert Sim, CEO Presidential Group. “This will make the brand’s flagship Presidential Shirt more widely available to the local South African market rather than the international traveler, the only Presidential Store currently being in the International Duty Free area of OR Tambo”  

2015 SAMW SS16, Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo

2015 SAMW SS16, Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo

“I am extremely proud that Presidential Shirt is finally coming to Johannesburg, it’s our heartland and the store will be a tribute to our South African roots” says Desré Buirski, Founding Designer.

Go pop by the store today if you are in the area!

Missibaba launches the Iconic Missibaba Clutch Collection

In true celebratory style, illustrious accessories brand Missibaba collaborated with The House of Krone on a sultry campaign for the Iconic Missibaba Clutch Collection. The collection is the last of a series of releases to celebrate the brand’s 10^th birthday. 

Passionate about artisanal craftsmanship and vivacious glamour, the duo unveiled the campaign on Wednesday 4 November to press and VIP customers at the Bree Street store in Cape Town. “The originality of Missibaba allows for sensational reinvention and we wanted to celebrate with them.  It’s always exciting to revisit an icon and we think it’s important to support local creatives,” explained Abigail Rands of The House of Krone.

Sipping on Krone Vintage Rose MCC, guests admired the collection of iconic clutch styles and basked in a sea of metallics, bright juicy colours, luxurious tassels, floor scrapping fringe and buttery soft suede. From the cheeky Banana Bumbag to the majestic Cleopatra Fan Clutch, the collection comes in perfect time for the glittering party season.  See the Iconic Missibaba Clutch Collection below:

Introducing the Disc Blaze Venus by PUMA x Atmos

PUMA revealed its second collaboration with renowned Japanese sneaker boutique Atmos. The Trinomic running classic DISC Blaze gets a celestial splash over with an iteration inspired by Venus, the brightest natural object in the sky after the moon.

The PUMA DISC Blaze Venus remains true to the original silhouette of 90’s icon with its upper decked out in astrological theme. The DISC system dial, in blazing orange, represents the morning star enclosed by dark blue suede upper and a speckled plastic cage that represents the Milky Way. A crescent moon is embossed on the heel along with the PUMA cat logo.

The PUMA DISC Blaze Venus retails for R2 899 and will be available exclusively through PUMA SELECT stores in Bree Street, Cape Town and Braamfontein, Johannesburg from today (10 November 2015).

Introducing the Palace Pro & Palace Pro Boost by adidas Originals x Palace

adidas Originals reunites with London’s untouchable PALACE Skateboards for a brand new collaborative collection of apparel, footwear and accessories. This season’s collection offers a PALACE take on two unique silhouettes launching mid-November 2015. 

The PALACE Pro model is back in three eye-mashing colourways, and is accompanied by a brand new silhouette, the PALACE Pro BOOST. Tweaking the original PALACE Pro through adidas’ futuristic BOOST outsole tooling, the tech-tilted silhouette is offered in both black and turquoise colour palettes that also run throughout the apparel collection. See the dope sneakers below: