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Playfully Doodled Sneakers

The Polar Skate Co. x Converse Collaboration Stays Fresh

— September 20, 2014 — Fashion
The Polar Skate Co. x Converse CONS collaboration is an exciting contribution to the Fall 2014 season.

The veteran shoe company has partnered with the Swedish skateboarding brand to create a seven-piece collection of creative kicks. Each shoe features the Pole Skate Co. logo to emphasize and reflect the imagination and collaboration between the two.

The collection is comprised of both the hi-top and ox silhouettes of the Converse CONS CTAS Pro sneaker, as well as graphic shirts. Each shoe focuses on quality, durability and style, featuring a pared-back aesthetic that is reflective of its Scandinavian influence. The sneakers are embellished with playfully doodled "happy," "sad" and "tongue-out" faces on the heels and inner tabs. Leather strips on the heel complete the shoe with a touch of sophistication.
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Design - The Polar Skate Co. x Converse CONS collaboration showcases the potential for creative partnerships across industries, leading to unique and imaginative product offerings.
2. Personalized Embellishments - The inclusion of playfully doodled faces on the sneakers demonstrates the demand for personalized and expressive designs in the fashion industry.
3. Scandinavian Minimalism - The pared-back aesthetic of the collection reflects the growing popularity of Scandinavian design principles, presenting opportunities for businesses to incorporate simplicity and functionality in their products.
Industry Implications
1. Skateboarding - The collaboration between Polar Skate Co. and Converse showcases the potential for innovative and artistic designs within the skateboarding industry.
2. Fashion - The collection of creative kicks and graphic shirts caters to the demand for unique and personalized fashion items, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities within the fashion industry.
3. Footwear - The use of doodled embellishments on the sneakers highlights the potential for customized and expressive footwear designs, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation within the footwear industry.
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