PUMA and Dapper Dan collaborate for 'Drop 2' collection official release

PUMA and Dapper Dan unveil the highly anticipated 'Drop 2' collection

PUMA and Dapper Dan collaborate for 'Drop 2' collection official release

David Ben 22:58 - 14.01.2023

The second drop of Puma's debut collection with the iconic fashion designer has officially been released.

Following their debut Kith exclusive release in October 2022, PUMA and Dapper Dan are collaborating once more to unveil their highly anticipated second drop. 

During September’s New York Fashion Week, Dapper Dan debuted a collaborative capsule with PUMA on the German sportswear label’s FUTROGRADE runway.

The exquisite five-piece collection sees a spectacular union of Dapper Dan’s exceptional craftsmanship with PUMA’s sporting legacy in apparel and footwear items.

The concept of a pre-game runway served as the inspiration for the new collection, which features knitted fabrics, an allover monogram design, and a luxurious upcycled look. 

Puma x Dapper Dan/Dapper Dan via Instagram
Puma x Dapper Dan/Dapper Dan via Instagram

Puma x Dapper Dan: Drop 2 features

The T7 tracksuit with PUMA x Dap logo mania, two tees, and a reversible padded jacket with Dap’s striking representation of the PUMA, rhinestones, and the collaborator’s logo are all included in the collection. 

The legendary Clyde sneaker from PUMA is also given a makeover.

Puma x Dapper Dan/Dapper Dan via Instagram
Puma x Dapper Dan/Dapper Dan via Instagram
Puma x Dapper Dan/Dapper Dan via Instagram
Puma x Dapper Dan/Dapper Dan via Instagram
Puma x Dapper Dan/Dapper Dan via Instagram
Puma x Dapper Dan/Dapper Dan via Instagram
Puma x Dapper Dan/Dapper Dan via Instagram

In typical Dapper Dan fashion, he drew inspiration from his Harlem roots for this follow-up release, thinking back on the value of the expression and what that has meant to him over the years. 

The limited edition items will also cost between $70-$300 USD.

Puma x Dapper Dan collaboration

Puma x Dapper Dan/Dapper Dan via Instagram

In the early ’80s, Dap blazed his trail as Harlem’s premier couturier with signature reworkings of traditional luxury brands’ products; and at the same time, the community’s jazz scene was experiencing a revolution of its own. 

Reflecting on the transformative era, Dap says, “I did to fashion what hip hop did to music, what jazz did to music, what we’ve always done to music.” as per Hypebeast.

Honoring that time, Dap looked to include elements of jazz in the campaign for this collection.

In addition to the drop of this five-piece capsule, Dapper Dan has redesigned the PUMA jet interior with the PUMA x Dapper Dan print, accessories with co-branded logos, and materials used in the most recent collaboration.

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