Grunge-Inspired Footwear Lookbooks

The Steve Madden Fall 2012 Catalog Boasts Youthful 90s Looks

The back to school season is here and the Steve Madden Fall 2012 collection embraces it with the brand's latest lookbook. Focusing on the troublemakers of school life, it promotes youthful selects with 90s-inspired grunge ensembles. Shot on location at a school in New York City’s Lower East Side, the catalog is full of free-spirited fun and young love.

The Steve Madden Fall 2012 style book was captured by Kareem Black, a photographer born in Philadelphia and based in New York. It stars models Alexandra Tikerpuu, Micky Ayoub and Hali Kai. They were styled by Khalym Schell in casual denim, leopard print jackets and leather hats. Of course, the photoshoot is all about the footwear. From studded sneakers to motorcycle boots, the collection has a badass quality that will inspired an equally badass wardrobe.

90s-inspired Fashion
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of grunge-inspired clothing and accessories that taps into the nostalgia of the 90s.
Youthful Selects
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Badass Footwear
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Where This Applies

Fashion
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize sustainable materials and production methods to create eco-friendly fashion products.
Photography
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new photography techniques or equipment that enhance the aesthetics and storytelling capabilities of fashion lookbooks.
Retail
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement augmented reality technology in retail stores to offer customers a virtual try-on experience for footwear and clothing.
SCORE
5.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 82%
Activity 70%
Freshness 8%

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