ONE SMALL SEED MAGAZINE Issue #29 Digital 04 THE BEST OF | Page 7

UMA X ALIFE
BOBBITO GARCIA: Q&A

Born in ‘99 ALIFE has always aimed to showcase New York City’s downtown youth street
culture, focusing on original art and creativity with a strong penchant for originality.
ALIFE’s concept store is a one of a kind boutique that stocks an impressive collection
of new and authentic product that continues to elevate street style to a new level. The
brand’s store is also home to the ‘ALIFE Sessions’, a series of ever-growing events with
some of the world’s biggest musical artists.
The collection seamlessly pulls together ALIFE’s diverse creativity while staying true to
PUMA’s heritage. Through apparel, footwear and accessories the collection tells the
story of Downtown New York; an integral part of PUMA’s rich street wear history. Bright
prints play on key ALIFE landmarks that bring the collection to life. Influences include
green photographic stills of the infamous in-store fish tank, and the three-diamond logo
of ARC (ALIFE Rivington Club), ALIFE’s members only boutique.
The superb footwear offering adopts a similar approach. Classic PUMA Suedes are
finished with rough treatment that recalls refer the gritty streets of the lower East Side,
whilst iconic runners such as the R698s use repeat print to take inspiration from ALIFE’s in
store mirror sign.