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Luxury Animal-Printed Kicks

These Yves Saint Laurent Sneakers are Outrageously Wild.

— May 31, 2012 — Fashion
Yves Saint Laurent Sneakers are roaring with style. The French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent has created this wild shoe to widen its ever-expanding shoe collection. These shoes are the perfect blend of past and present. The luxury brand took classic sneaker designs and provided them with a pop of exotic print, and then finally, finished them off with the classic YSL logo.

The kicks range from high-top sneaks to low-top slip ons. Each pair varies from the more subdued prints to the outrageous. So, whether you prefer the more subtle, darker snake print to the more obvious and outrageous leopard print, there is a perfect pair available for every dapper gentlemen. Additionally, the shoes are slightly more casual street, yet they can also be used to spice up more formal outfits to add a sartorial flair.
Trend Themes
1. Animal Print Footwear - The trend of incorporating animal prints in footwear is on the rise. This presents an opportunity for companies to innovate by creating new print designs and incorporating them into modern shoe styles.
2. Luxury Casual Footwear - There's a growing demand for luxury casual footwear that can be used to spice up formal outfits as well as casual streetwear. Companies can innovate by using unique materials and designs to create both versatile and stylish shoes.
3. Classic Sneaker Redesign - Classic sneaker designs with a pop of exotic print and luxury brand logos are becoming more popular. Companies can innovate by taking classic designs and adding unique twists to create a new line of shoes.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion companies can take advantage of the trend of animal print footwear and luxury casual footwear by creating high-end, unique designs to appeal to consumers who value both fashion and comfort.
2. Streetwear - Streetwear companies can incorporate classic sneaker designs with a pop of exotic print and luxury brand logos to create new lines of versatile and stylish shoes that appeal to young consumers.
3. Footwear Manufacturing - Footwear manufacturers can innovate by incorporating new materials and unique designs into classic sneaker designs to create a new line of shoes that appeal to both fashion-conscious and casual wear consumers.
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