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Expensive Distressed Sneakers

The Pink Suede Skate Superstars are Deconstructed Beforehand

— March 8, 2016 — Fashion
Luxury brand the Golden Goose released its latest pair of sneakers, the Pink Suede Skate Superstars -- a pair of ultra lush skate shoes which are scuffed up before consumers even break them in.

Skaters are known for their beat-up kicks which acquire their shabby look after many hours of intense skating. Though beaten down apparel is usually trashed and replaced, its distressed look has become a popular streetwear style. Profiting off the latest fashion fad, Golden Goose has created the Pink Suede Skate Superstars which are Italian- crafted low tops that feature a pale pink upper and silver duct tape accents.

Smudging and material distressing are present throughout the design while the brand's logo is printed on the tongue. Though these shoes portray a dilapidated look, they retail for $495 USD.
Trend Themes
1. Distressed Luxury Footwear - Create a line of luxury sneakers made to look beat-up and distressed using intentional fabrication techniques.
2. High-end Skatewear - Introduce a line of high-end skateboard clothing and accessories adorned with fashionable tears, rips, and wear-and-tear to appeal to the streetwear market.
3. Artificially Worn Clothing - Develop a technology for creating artificially worn clothing, allowing clothing manufacturers to easily produce popular distressed and aged designs in mass quantities.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Integrate artificially worn fabrics and deconstructed designs into future clothing and accessories for premium brands.
2. Streetwear - Add distressed details to shoes and clothing for skateboard and streetwear brands to create a desirable worn look.
3. Mass Production - Develop affordable mass-production methods for artificially distressing fabrics and accessories to keep up with the streetwear and luxury markets’ demand for this look without increasing production costs.
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