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Jil Sander's Next PUMA Pack Strips Back the Classics

SummaryJil Sander and PUMA are releasing minimalist, stripped-back versions of the classic Speedcat and Suede sneakers for SS27.The collaboration features monochromatic colorways and slim silhouettes, though an official release date and price remain unconfirmed.Jil Sander and PUMA are returning to refresh two PUMA classics through a lens of subtraction. ⁠Previewed at the Milan Fashion Week SS27 runway show by guests like King Princess and Space Afrika, the designer label is coming out with a stripped-back variant of the PUMA Speedcat and the PUMA Suede.⁠Instead of adding to the design of the Speedcat, creative director Simone Bellotti reduces it, replacing the signature Formstrip with a perforated shadow. ⁠Other than the small, golden Jil Sander logo on the lacing system, the Black colorway is entirely monochromatic, giving the smoothly shaped silhouette a luxurious feel in full leather. Taking after the Black colorway, the White Speedcat is also completely monochromatic; however, for those who prefer the signature detail, the white colorway boasts a streamlined suede Formstrip for variety. The new Jil Sander x Speedcat is also joined by a white Jil Sander x PUMA Suede, featuring tonal details to complete the lineup.⁠The partners' latest collaboration takes after the SS26 Jil Sander x PUMA K-Street, which dialled in on the slim-sneaker trend. "In recent years, the slim silhouette has become very fashionable again, but I’m not someone who really follows fashion; it’s something I have always liked," he said in an April interview with Hypebeast. "I’m not a huge fan of the big, chunky silhouettes. A very slim silhouette feels more “pure” in a way; it goes to the essence of the meaning of a shoe, without having too much design or material over it," he added.As of the time of writing, Jil Sander nor PUMA has confirmed the official release date or retail price.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast