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Collaborative '90s-Inspired Mules

Dr. Martens and PLEASURES Confirm the New Leather Mules

— April 26, 2022 — Fashion
Iconic footwear brands Dr. Martens and PLEASURES are furthering their partnership by releasing a new mule inspired by the DIY era of the 1990s zine culture. This news comes after PLEASURES co-founder Alex James teased the collaborative mule early last year. Crafted with black Napa leather and a chilled Vibe sole, the silhouette comes decorated with embroidered PLEASURES lettering on the toe box and the signature Dr. Martens yellow welt threading around the upper. The profile is a rework of the British brand’s classic 1461 Oxford shoes, reconstructed to resemble a cut-up shoe. The footbed features both brand names.

The Dr. Martens x PLEASURES Jorge will be available on April 30th via the Dr. Martens website.

Image Credit: Dr. Martens/PLEASURES
Trend Themes
1. 90s-inspired Fashion - Opportunity to create more collaborative fashion items that bring back popular 90s trends for modern audiences.
2. Customization and Personalization - Potential for companies to allow customers to customize or personalize their footwear to fit their specific preferences.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - Opportunity for shoe brands to invest in manufacturing processes that are more sustainable and use eco-friendly materials.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Manufacturing - Footwear companies can explore partnerships and collaborations that result in the creation of unique, limited-edition products that appeal to niche audiences.
2. Fashion and Apparel Retail - Retailers can cater to the demand for 90s-inspired fashion by stocking and promoting merchandise that features popular trends from that era.
3. Sustainability-focused Brands - Eco-friendly shoe brands can leverage the trend towards sustainable manufacturing by investing in innovative technologies and materials that reduce their environmental footprint.
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