Solange's Girls of Blaze Disc Collection

The singer’s collaboration with PUMA is here, and it's hot.

Blaze of Glory - It’s no secret that Solange Knowles is one of our top style crushes, so we were thrilled to see her artistic vision reach new heights having been named art director and creative consultant for PUMA’s Girls of Blaze Disc Collection.   You’ll definitely want to make room in your closet for these sweet kicks, which were inspired by Brazilian culture and designed by four designers Solange hand-picked herself. Take a look. By Britt Middleton  (Photo: PUMA)

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Blaze of Glory - It’s no secret that Solange Knowles is one of our top style crushes, so we were thrilled to see her artistic vision reach new heights having been named art director and creative consultant for PUMA’s Girls of Blaze Disc Collection. You’ll definitely want to make room in your closet for these sweet kicks, which were inspired by Brazilian culture and designed by four designers Solange hand-picked herself. Take a look. By Britt Middleton (Photo: PUMA)

Hot Steppers - The sneakers are available at department stores, including Nordstrom and Fred Segal, nationwide, and we’re confident they are the It sneakers of Spring.  (Photo: PUMA)

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Hot Steppers - The sneakers are available at department stores, including Nordstrom and Fred Segal, nationwide, and we’re confident they are the It sneakers of Spring. (Photo: PUMA)

Bright and Beautiful - Girls of Blaze includes four eye-catching designs, and you'll definitely want one of each for your private collection. What makes this collab so special is that it is the first range of Puma Disc Blaze footwear made just for women, PUMA says.  (Photo: PUMA) 

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Bright and Beautiful - Girls of Blaze includes four eye-catching designs, and you'll definitely want one of each for your private collection. What makes this collab so special is that it is the first range of Puma Disc Blaze footwear made just for women, PUMA says. (Photo: PUMA) 

A Beautiful Partnership - As art director and creative consultant of the collection, Solo created all the concepts and execution behind the stunning ad campaign, while photography was captured by her longtime beau, music video director Alan Ferguson. From the super saturated colors to the nods of whimsy and retro-revival, the campaign’s look and feel is effortlessly cool.  (Photo: PUMA)

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A Beautiful Partnership - As art director and creative consultant of the collection, Solo created all the concepts and execution behind the stunning ad campaign, while photography was captured by her longtime beau, music video director Alan Ferguson. From the super saturated colors to the nods of whimsy and retro-revival, the campaign’s look and feel is effortlessly cool. (Photo: PUMA)

One of a Kind - The singer tapped up-and-comers Gerlan Marcel of Gerlan Jeans, Darlene and Lizzy Okpo of William Okpo and visual artist/musician Hisham A. Bharoocha to re-imagine PUMA’s iconic Disc Blaze sneaker, incorporating the sights and sounds of Brazil as a nod to the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament this summer.  (Photo: PUMA)

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One of a Kind - The singer tapped up-and-comers Gerlan Marcel of Gerlan Jeans, Darlene and Lizzy Okpo of William Okpo and visual artist/musician Hisham A. Bharoocha to re-imagine PUMA’s iconic Disc Blaze sneaker, incorporating the sights and sounds of Brazil as a nod to the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament this summer. (Photo: PUMA)

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Her Own Vision - Of her collab with the sneaker brand, Solange says, “I've had so much fun producing special content, events, and working alongside the PUMA team with some of my favorite emerging artists, photographers and graphic designers to create activations that really celebrate both mine and PUMA's approach and philosophies.” (Photo: PUMA)

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Her Own Vision - Of her collab with the sneaker brand, Solange says, “I've had so much fun producing special content, events, and working alongside the PUMA team with some of my favorite emerging artists, photographers and graphic designers to create activations that really celebrate both mine and PUMA's approach and philosophies.” (Photo: PUMA)

Breaking Barriers - When taking in this gorgeous campaign, we can’t gloss over our appreciation of Solange using models of color to express her point of view. In a fashion industry that struggles to find balance, we’re definitely happy to see PUMA’s commitment to diversity.   (Photo: PUMA)

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Breaking Barriers - When taking in this gorgeous campaign, we can’t gloss over our appreciation of Solange using models of color to express her point of view. In a fashion industry that struggles to find balance, we’re definitely happy to see PUMA’s commitment to diversity. (Photo: PUMA)

Model Behavior - And how hot are these models? On Instagram, the fashion maven says she scouted Tanyell, above, after the beauty greeted her at a traffic light in New Orleans. Solange also styled all the photo shoots herself. (Photo: PUMA)

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Model Behavior - And how hot are these models? On Instagram, the fashion maven says she scouted Tanyell, above, after the beauty greeted her at a traffic light in New Orleans. Solange also styled all the photo shoots herself. (Photo: PUMA)

Disc Dreams - The original PUMA Disc Blaze was first introduced in 1992 as the world’s first lace-less running shoe, featuring a dial with internal wires that adjusted the shoe for fit and comfort. Featuring clean lines and an edgy street-style design, the singer’s take certainly appeals to the fashionista who wants kicks that look as good in the gym as they do on the streets.  (Photo: PUMA)

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Disc Dreams - The original PUMA Disc Blaze was first introduced in 1992 as the world’s first lace-less running shoe, featuring a dial with internal wires that adjusted the shoe for fit and comfort. Featuring clean lines and an edgy street-style design, the singer’s take certainly appeals to the fashionista who wants kicks that look as good in the gym as they do on the streets. (Photo: PUMA)

Wild Style - Calling the classic Disc Blaze one of her personal favorites, Solo says she “couldn't be more excited” about the end results. “The sh-- is wild, and come February I hope you will be just as in love as I am,” she said in an Instagram post. Our girl is right. We can’t wait to get our hands on a pair. (Photo: PUMA)

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Wild Style - Calling the classic Disc Blaze one of her personal favorites, Solo says she “couldn't be more excited” about the end results. “The sh-- is wild, and come February I hope you will be just as in love as I am,” she said in an Instagram post. Our girl is right. We can’t wait to get our hands on a pair. (Photo: PUMA)

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Next Steps - Along with Girls of Blaze, the star will contribute to PUMA Women's lifestyle media- and marketing-focused initiatives, with those new projects being released in the coming months, PUMA announces in a press release.   (Photo: PUMA) 

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Next Steps - Along with Girls of Blaze, the star will contribute to PUMA Women's lifestyle media- and marketing-focused initiatives, with those new projects being released in the coming months, PUMA announces in a press release.   (Photo: PUMA) 

Fine Footwear - What do you think of the new Girls of Blaze Disc Collection? Will you be lining up to snag a pair?  (Photo: PUMA)

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Fine Footwear - What do you think of the new Girls of Blaze Disc Collection? Will you be lining up to snag a pair? (Photo: PUMA)

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