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Luminous Luxury Shoes

The Leather Laceless Loafer by Maison Martin Margiela Shines for Summer

— June 6, 2011 — Fashion
The new leather laceless loafer for men by Maison Martin Margiela is an originally designed shoe that will certainly turn heads this season. These leather loafers have a glow-like quality to them as their exterior and are adorned with the softest leather that has been painted using a variety of luminous colors including gold, silver, brown and mustard.

The laceless design is very typical of fashion house Maison Martin Margiela and these loafers, despite their contemporary colorway, are classy and timeless. The shoes are very reminiscent of a pair of vintage bowling shoes or clown shoes. The distressed leather also adds an antique quality to the shoes which is certainly eye-catching and makes these shoes stand out from everyday loafers. These shoes are a must-have for the summer season ahead!
Trend Themes
1. Luminous Leather Shoes - There is an opportunity to create a new niche of luxury shoes that glow in the dark or have a luminous aspect to them.
2. Laceless Loafers - An innovation opportunity is creating more laceless designs of luxury shoes that are still classy and timeless in their aesthetic.
3. Distressed Leather Shoes - There is room for new designs of luxury shoes that incorporate distressed leather to add an antique quality to the footwear.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - The luxury fashion industry can benefit from incorporating luminous designs and distressed leather to create unique and eye-catching pieces of footwear.
2. Leather Goods - The leather goods industry can explore the potential of adding luminous colors and distressed leather to various products, including shoes, bags and jackets, as it is a desirable aspect in fashion.
3. Men's Footwear - The men's footwear industry can expand its product line by creating more laceless designs that incorporate unique materials and textures that cater to the modern man's fashion tastes.
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