Solange Knowles, the talented songstress who has become just as recognised for her fashion as she is for her music, is to collaborate with hot trainer brand PUMA. The ultra-cool singer will be the creative consultant and art director behind a new, female variant to the iconic Disc Blaze shoe, named the ‘Girls of Blaze’ Collection.
The PUMA Disc Blaze shoe came on the scene in 1993 and became one of the most innovative trainers to hit the footwear market. . Solange’s first task for the design team was to create a new trainer inspired by Brazilian Culture. Complimented for its unique design and fantastic use of colour combinations, this shoe is a perfect fit for the ever perfectly turned out Solange who is known for her love of trainers, and even one of the pioneers of a recent trend in blending sports shoes with formal wear, she will definitely give fans something special.
The collaboration will see young designers given the chance to reinvent the shoe. Design sisters Darlene and Lizzy Okpo of William Okpo are two of these lucky designers. We at PAUSE are excited to see what all the designers, such as the Okpo sisters, will do for the PUMA shoe. Get excited too because it’s set for release in February 2014!
Words by Akeil Onwukwe-adamson.
Solange Knowles, the talented songstress who has become just as recognised for her fashion as she is for her music, is to collaborate with hot trainer brand PUMA. The ultra-cool singer will be the creative consultant and art director behind a new, female variant to the iconic Disc Blaze shoe, named the ‘Girls of Blaze’ Collection.
The PUMA Disc Blaze shoe came on the scene in 1993 and became one of the most innovative trainers to hit the footwear market. . Solange’s first task for the design team was to create a new trainer inspired by Brazilian Culture. Complimented for its unique design and fantastic use of colour combinations, this shoe is a perfect fit for the ever perfectly turned out Solange who is known for her love of trainers, and even one of the pioneers of a recent trend in blending sports shoes with formal wear, she will definitely give fans something special.
The collaboration will see young designers given the chance to reinvent the shoe. Design sisters Darlene and Lizzy Okpo of William Okpo are two of these lucky designers. We at PAUSE are excited to see what all the designers, such as the Okpo sisters, will do for the PUMA shoe. Get excited too because it’s set for release in February 2014!
Words by Akeil Onwukwe-adamson.
The Quiet Life have dropped their most recent collection, and yet again have failed to disappoint! Perfectly striking the balance between California cool and stylish casual the line features innovative and eye-catching looks bursting with colour and print. From intricate printed shirts, to plain white T’s with printed breast pockets, there’s something for every man and every occasion.
With an incredible eye for colour, and a brave use of print, this collection has a lot to offer. Hats, shirts and button downs flow through the collection cohesively with a modern vibe. By taking a cool, street-wear aesthetic and fusing with it prints that haven’t before been associated with urban clothing has definitely given these pieces an edge over other menswear brands.
With a refreshingly new take on casual streetwear, The Quiet Life is bringing nothing but the goods to the table, unquestionably making it a brand to watch!
Check out their website to see the collection now.
Words by Akeil Onukwe
