Exploring the rise of sports brands in the fashion industry through collaborations with fashion houses and celebrities. Highlighting successful partnerships of Puma and Rihanna. Discussing the negative impacts of collaborations on businesses and Adidas' plans with Rihanna. Alejandro Palomo shares the success and upcoming collections of Paloma Spain's collaboration with Puma. Exploring the benefits of partnering with a sports brand for increased exposure and customer growth.
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Collaborations with celebrities and sports stars have allowed Puma to tap into diverse markets and spark global trends.
Partnerships with local influencers and players in Asia and Latin countries have fueled Puma's growth and brand recognition.
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Puma's Collaboration with Rihanna
Puma's collaboration with Rihanna, which began almost a decade ago, has been a highly successful and unique partnership. Rihanna's strong connection to street culture, music, and fashion has allowed Puma to tap into diverse markets. The collaboration has resulted in successful product launches, such as the creeper platform sneakers that sparked a global trend in classic court sneakers. The ongoing partnership continues to thrive as Rihanna's influence and success grow.
Puma's Collaborations in India
Puma's collaboration with India's cricket captain, Virat Kohli, has been a standout success, contributing to Puma's significant market dominance in India. The collaboration was based on building something personalized and investing in the brand's growth together. This partnership has provided Virat Kohli with a vested interest in the business, leading to a successful and mutually beneficial collaboration.
Puma's Growth in Asia and Collaborations with Local Influencers
Puma's expansion into Asia has been fueled by collaborations with local influencers and players who have a strong impact on their respective markets. The brand recognizes the importance of working with influential individuals who have a deep understanding of the local culture and design trends. Partnerships with Asian celebrities, such as Korean mega bands, have had a significant impact on Puma's growth and brand recognition. Additionally, Puma's strategic collaborations in Latin countries have also driven brand growth and consumer engagement.
Twenty-five years ago Puma became the first big sports brand to collaborate with a fashion house.
Since then all of the big players have been collaborating with celebrities, sports stars and high fashion brands.
Hannah Mullane speaks to Heiko Desens, the creative director at Puma about how these big collaborations work behind the scenes and what they mean for business, and fashion designer Alejandro Gómez Palomo explains how collaborating with a sports brand has elevated his business.
Presenter/Producer: Hannah Mullane
(Picture: Rihanna at the Puma fashion show. Credit: Getty Images)
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