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lycia lamini
Lycia, talk about the matching top and shorts look with the Suede Classic XXI. What’s the vibe there?
That was more of a tomboyish look. It's cute and super simple and you can style it with some fake glasses, a little bob, and a lot of gold jewelry. That's going to give a super-tomboyish look. Then you can open the bottom buttons and put a little bra under to make it girly. You can play with it, or you can keep it boyish. I like both.
Each one of these models has a different sole height. How does that factor into how you chose to style them?
With a super-thin sole, I would not have heavy pants. I wouldn’t wear this with, for example, cargo pants that are going to be straight with big pockets on the side. It's really such a classic but simple pair. I would wear a skirt with high socks, something light where you can see, for example, the legs and it's not looking too big on it. But then with the bigger sole like the Cali Dream or Mayze, you can go with something more heavy, like big cargo pants, a big jumpsuit, things like this.
So, you think the bigger the sole the bigger the look?
A hundred percent.
Which one of your four looks do you enjoy most and why?
I feel like each of them has its own singularity to it, but my personal favorite is the Cali Dream–cargo pants combo. That's what I would wear daily.
How do you balance comfort and style when creating these outfits?
All these looks are comfortable to me. It just depends on what season you wear [them]. I could be super comfortable in a short skirt like this in summer and still do my errands because as soon as you're comfortable in your shoes, that's all you really need.
What is your definition of great style?
For me, great style is being able to jump between different vibes. You should be able to rock anything and still look like you’re that girl. Sometimes I’ll be in baggy denim with a jersey, and then the next day, you’ll see me in a full pink Barbie sexy look. And the day after that, in a high-fashion tailored jumpsuit. I love to be a different person every time I pop out.
Let’s say you own the Cali Dream, the Mayze Classic, and the Suede Classic XXI and you’ve worn them all out. If you could only re-purchase one, which would it be and why?
I have all of them, but I would get the Suede Classic XXI for sure just because it’s iconic of the brand and it really goes with every style I decide to put on. I can wake up and be in a very girly look or a boyish one, or just want to wear Yoga shorts and the PUMA Suede Classic XXI fits every one of those looks.
Which one of these four looks would capture 16-year-old Lycia's attention?
The one with the skirt because I dressed more girly when I was younger. So, that's the one I would go with. I was and still am super obsessed with the Y2K look, super-pink looks. That's what I like.
Last question. Why do you think PUMA has remained relevant?
PUMA has this essence of fashion that separates them from other brands, that’s why I’ve looked up to them and their collaborations. They make sense for older and younger generations.
featured sneakers
- Classic Suede lo-top silhouette
- Full suede upper
- Synthetic leather lining
- Full lace closure
- Additional laces included
- Comfort sockliner for instant step-in cushioning
- Rubber midsole and outsole for durable grip and traction
- Gold metallic foil PUMA Suede callout at lateral side
- PUMA Formstrip overlay at sides with perforated detailing
- PUMA Archive woven label at tongue