The new collection, the Black Fives RENS100 collection, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the New York Rens. In 1923, the New York Rens became America’s first Black-owned fully professional basketball team. Named for their home court at the Renaissance Casino and Ballroom in Harlem, The Rens’ innovative, fast-paced playing style led them to a record-setting 88-game win streak, the company said in a press release.
In tribute to this legendary team, Puma is bringing back some of the Rens’ signature flare through on and off court looks, including a retro take on our Nitro All-Pro that’ll inspire to Make History Now – just like the Black Fives.
Puma has launched its third Puma x Black Fives collection in partnership with the Black Fives Foundation, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the New York Rens.
The collection includes on and off-court apparel, like the Nitro All-Pro shoe, multi-coloured hoodie, sweatpants, shorts, T-shirts, basketball jersey, Harlem jacket, and a ‘Make History Now’ hoodie.
This eight-piece collection evokes retro-inspired designs, starting with the Nitro All-Pro that’ll inspire to Make History Now– just like the Black Fives. Additional items in the collection include multi-coloured hoodie and sweatpants, shorts, t-shirts, basketball jersey, Harlem jacket, and a ‘Make History Now’ hoodie.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)