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Patchwork Footwear

Chic Boots Made for Walking by Town Shoes, Steve Madden and Uggs

— March 12, 2009 — Luxury
Purses, shoes and boots, Oh My! The Patchwork fashion trend has hit all areas of the fashion world; however, boots over the course of the winter season appeared to be a favourite. David Dixon, for Town Shoes, designed purple, grey and black boots with a distinct elegance to them, incorporating the trendy patchwork with the season’s popular colour, purple. Steve Madden took the patchwork in a different direction, creating chunky brown boots with an air of funkiness. Uggs were released in their usual comfy, warm and trendy but ugly fashion, however, this time they include strips of blue, tan, taupe and brown to give the patchwork look. Others designed rain boots, ankle boots, platform boots and cowboy boots, all with one thing in common: patchwork.

The design tactic can already be seen infiltrating the spring shoes for the upcoming season. Additionally, the trend has already hit a variety of designer purses and clothes themselves. From this season’s boots it can be noted that patchwork is pretty versatile, so find the patchwork that fits you and become a part of the growing fashion trend!
Trend Themes
1. Patchwork Footwear - Patchwork trend has hit boots this winter season from companies like Town Shoes, Steve Madden and Uggs, featuring the trendy patchwork with unique styles.
2. Versatile Patchwork Fashion - Patchwork trend is versatile and expanding to designer purses and clothes for upcoming seasons, offering opportunities for new fashion brands and innovative designers.
3. Funky Patchwork Trends - Steve Madden took patchwork in a funky direction, creating chunky brown boots, indicating opportunities for funky apparel brands with unique designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Patchwork trend is expanding to different categories in fashion, including purses, clothes and shoes for different seasons, implying opportunities for fashion startups and designers.
2. Footwear - Patchwork trend has hit boots and different types of shoes this season, showcasing opportunities for footwear brands to create unique designs for the expanding market.
3. Designer Brands - Patchwork trend offers new opportunities for designers and brands to create funky, elegant and unique apparel and accessory designs to keep up with this growing trend.
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