Lay's is delighting fans of its brand name by releasing a stylish apparel collection in collaboration with Indian fashion brand HUEMN. The merchandise includes an assortment of sweatshirts, t-shirts, and bodysuits decorated with Lay's branding and bold colors. This collaboration draws inspiration from Lay's signature colors, infusing playful designs with a vibrant color palette that reflects the distinct identities of both brands.
"Lay’s is a brand that is part of culture and now with the HUEMN partnership we will be a part of pop-culture. This is a great example of how we believe partnerships can create magic," said Rajdeepak Das, CCO Publicis Groupe South Asia and chairman Leo Burnett South Asia.
The Lay's x HUEMN line will be launched online and in stores.
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Lay's Partners with HUEMN to Create a Co-Branded Merchandise Capsule
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Industry Implications
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