Fenty x Puma Fall 2016

Kanye West kicked off the celeb-backed shows of Fashion Week and Rihanna followed right after, showing her Fenty x Puma debut. It was a much more hushed and private function in comparison and just the right thing to follow-up her eagerly anticipated album ANTI.

Cozy fur hoodies were among the pieces we wanted to pull straight off of the runway and onto our backs, while platform creepers, knit beanies, graphic tights, and printed caps were among the functional accents that will fly off the racks instantaneously.

The Addams family going to the gym was Rihanna’s inspiration for the collection: not something that would ever come to fruition in the fictive universe, but definitely something Wednesday and Pugsley would sport in 2016. The designs were equal parts streetwear, athleisure, and rebellious fashion.

Swag was on high (in true Rihanna fashion) and the pieces were functional, but not at all safe: a very tricky balance that isn’t easily achieved, especially not by most in their debut offerings. A slew of trends and fads were incorporated without making the assemblage feel like one big fad—another not-so-easy accomplishment carried off effortlessly by Rihanna.

And we couldn’t discuss the collection without mentioning the shoes. Heeled trainers in mustard and navy, platform boots, black and white lace-up booties mimicking boxing shoes, thigh-high lace-up logo boots: among the most standout designs shown and definitely what both the fashion set and general public will be clamoring for. A round of applause is in order and we’re patiently awaiting for these pieces to ready for purchase.

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