Dua Lipa Hits The Road In PUMA Speedcats, Bringing Aura & Desert Dreams To Life
Dua Lipa kicks off the next chapter of her road trip adventure, letting her Speedcats lead the way through the desert.
Cruising in a classic ride and making spontaneous pit stops along the way, her path takes her through diners and other iconic roadside spots. As she embraces the journey, Dua Lipa highlights the Speedcat in Brown, alongside other fresh takes on the silhouette.
The Speedcat-fueled adventure embodies the same bold spirit of exploration that originally defined, and continues to define, the racing-inspired essence of the Speedcat.
Reintroduced from PUMA's archive for its 25th anniversary, the Speedcat made its official return in the summer of 2024, earning celebrity co-signs and proving its sell-out appeal. Since then, PUMA has redefined the iconic silhouette through collaborations and limited releases.
The PUMA Speedcat in 'Haute Coffee' and 'Royal Blue' is available now at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and selected PUMA stockists, at a retail price of RM549.
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