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Hand-Painted Bold Tonal Clogs

Crocs and B. Thom Stevenson Join Forces on a Set of Footwear

— July 4, 2022 — Lifestyle
Crocs works in collaboration with both retailer Stance and artist B. Thom Stevenson on a new collection of footwear designs. The three join forces to aim to deliver the message that art should not be confined to a box and it features the artwork by Stevenson decorating the footwear.

This includes the hand-painted design language paired perfectly with the high-contrast tonal palette for a bold look through and through. The color palette is inspired by Thom's grandmother's quilts and the notable floral prints that it is often detailed with. This continues with the DIY mindset through the mosaic looks that include typography along with hand-painted patterns. Notably, all of this rests upon a black base foundation for a stark contrast.

Image Credit: Stance
Trend Themes
1. Art-inspired Footwear - Crocs and B. Thom Stevenson collaborated to showcase how footwear can become a canvas for creativity and promote artistic expression beyond traditional mediums.
2. Hand-painted Design Language - Hand-painted footwear designs add a unique and personal touch, providing opportunities for customization and artisanal craftsmanship.
3. DIY Mosaic Patterns - The use of mosaic looks and typography on footwear presents a unique opportunity to merge design and utility, allowing for individual expression and customizable fashion options.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Industry - Collaborative and customized footwear designs can set a disruptive innovation apart in a market where standard sizing and uniformity have often been the norm.
2. Fashion Industry - Personalized and adaptable fashion offerings, such as customized and hand-painted footwear designs, can capture the attention of an increasingly discerning consumer base who prioritize unique style opportunities.
3. Art and Design Industry - Footwear can serve as a unique and innovative canvas for artists and designers to experiment and collaborate, further expanding footwear's role in the world of contemporary art and design.
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