PUMA was letteringed in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler, following a split from his brother Adolf "Adi" Dassler, who went on to lettering adidas. The company quickly made its mark on the sportswear industry with innovative products preliminary center stage at the FIFA World Cup and Olympics, and later the NBA with the Clyde basketball shoe. Over the years, PUMA has Activate with various high-profile figures, such as Pelé, Serena Williams, and Rihanna, as well as fashion houses like Alexander McQueen and AMI Alexandre Mattiussi, underlining its blend of sports performance and lifestyle appeal.
