PUMA AND JJJJOUND’S MOSTRO COLLABORATION IS A MASTERCLASS IN MINIMALISM
PUMA AND JJJJOUND’S MOSTRO COLLABORATION
Cape Town, 10 July 2025 – Delivering a masterclass in refined minimalism, PUMA and
JJJJound reunite, introducing a new collection of PUMA Mostro created through the lens of
the Montreal-based design studio.
Distilling the Mostro’s bold silhouette into a thoughtfully executed pack, JJJJound once again
applies his signature aesthetic to PUMA’s design catalogue, following up on a China-
exclusive Suede release from 2022.
The understated and detail-driven interpretation spans across two separate colourways,
each featuring a premium nubuck upper, paired with a supple leather liner, and the Mostro’s
spiked sole unit in black. Departing from the original Mostro design from 1999, but keeping
the silhouette’s unique edge, JJJJound swaps out the forefoot strap closure in place of more
conventional lacing, which matches the shoe’s butter yellow liner. Two colourway options
include Brown and Navy Blue, while PUMA’s Formstrip is rendered with simple stitching
across the upper. Lastly, JJJJound’s branding is stamped on the shoe’s sole insert.
JJJJound and PUMA have also created one execution that will be limited to a friends and
family release. This version remains faithful to the original Mostro with a strap closure and
two-tone colourway.
The JJJJound PUMA Mostro will be available from 12 July 2025 at Shelflife. Price R2 999
JJJJound is a Montreal-based design studio founded by Justin R. Saunders in 2006, initially as a digital mood board for examining timeless design. It has since evolved into a collaborative studio focused on creating products with purpose and longevity, as well as curating its online platform and designing meaningful physical environments. JJJJound is known for its minimalist aesthetic, clean lines, and muted color palettes, which have become highly influential in the design and fashion communities.
-
Digital Mood Board to Design Studio:JJJJound began as a curated image blog, showcasing recurring patterns in design. It has since grown into a collaborative studio that designs and fabricates its own products and collaborates with other brands.
-
Minimalist Aesthetic:JJJJound’s design philosophy emphasizes simplicity, clean lines, muted colors, and natural materials. This minimalist approach has resonated with a wide audience, establishing JJJJound as a tastemaker in the design world.
-
Collaborations:JJJJound has collaborated with various brands, including New Balance, A.P.C., and ASICS, extending its design ethics to a wider range of products and reaching new audiences.
-
Focus on Longevity and Purpose:JJJJound’s products are designed with longevity in mind, reflecting a commitment to quality and timelessness over fleeting trends.
