| Q1 |
What does Puff Nation Means? |
| A1 |
Puff Nation represents a spirit of underground hip-hop culture and street fashion. It’s a spirit that has rooted in us since the very beginning and it became our vision to deliver the most creative piece of fine apparel to you. We chose a puffer fish image to symbolize our passion towards street culture, and there we had a name — Puff Nation! |
| Q2 |
How did you come up with a puffer fish logo? |
| A2 |
This has to go back to 1998 when we were b-boys. At that time we used to practice our moves in a ghetto dance studio in Downtown Vancouver. It was on the second floor of a shabby building, and on the first floor, there was a sushi restaurant. Hanging outside the sushi shop was a dried-up and ballooned puffer fish. That’s how we later refer the dance studio as the Puff’s. Even after the studio closed down, we still remember the puffer fish image as a symbol of freedom and enthusiasm. Then we decided to start a brand centering this concept. |
| Q3 |
How did the penguin logo join Puff Nation? |
| A3 |
The cute penguin logo was conceived by us when we first saw penguins sliding with belly during a zoo visit in California. This scene gave us an instant shock. “Let’s make a T-shirt for the b-boying penguins!” and a couple weeks later, we came up with a new logo. |
| Q4 |
How long has Puff Nation been in the market? |
| A4 |
Since 2002, we started Puff Nation as an underground project. In 2005, we became more serious about this business and spent a lot more effort in it. Our vision is to produce a brand for the unique lifestyle, not for the money. That’s why all our items are very limited, and hard to find! |
| Q5 |
How many designers are working for the brand? |
| A5 |
We have a few skillful and talented designers who live in different countries. All the designs are sent to PN headquarter for reviews. Each month we have about 20~30 new T-Shirts and none of them uses the same design! |
| Q6 |
How many logos are in the brand? |
| A6 |
First, we had the puffer fish logo, and that’s why the brand is called Puff Nation! After that we came up with the Penguin logo, and then the Puffioso grenade logo. |
| Q7 |
What is the targeted customer for the brand? |
| A7 |
Our buyers range from high school kid to 90 years old grandpa. Basically it’s for anyone who loves street fashion with cute and stylish design! |
| Q8 |
Where can I buy your product? |
| A8 |
There are over a few dozens of street fashion boutiques that carry Puff Nation in North America and Japan. We also have 3 directly managed shops co-run by our Asia distributor, who has spent huge effort in Taiwan to bring the Puff Nation experience to the local people. |
| Q9 |
I am a DJ (celeb or rapper). Can you sponsor me some apparel? |
| A9 |
Please email us your personal profile, photos and shows you have performed, and also your home address and phone number. We are willing to sponsor any artist with skills! |
| Q10 |
How do I become a distributor/retailer? |
| A10 |
Please email us more info about your company or the stores that you are running. Also please include the projected monthly volume. When we receive your email, we will contact you ASAP. |
