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Laceless Leather Combat Boots

These Vetements Boots Were Made in Collaboration with Dr. Martens

— January 25, 2017 — Fashion
These Vetements boots have an edgy punk-inspired design, which isn't much of a surprise considering that the designer brand created them in collaboration with Dr. Martens.

Unlike most of the footwear and accessory brand's combat boots, the collaborative version has no laces -- despite having 10 holes punctured for them. The components that would normally host the laces are instead fastened to the rest of the upper, giving the Dr. Martens and Vetements boots a streamlined look that stands out for their unconventional minimalism.

On the heels, the words "BORDER" and "LINE" are written in bold but small white lettering -- bringing some more diversity to the overall design of the boots. In traditional fashion, Dr. Marten's branding is featured on yellow and black heel tabs. Other than these accents, the boots are completely black, with the quality of the premium leather they're constructed with left to speak for itself.
Trend Themes
1. Laceless Combat Boots - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new methods of fastening and securing footwear to create laceless designs that combine functionality and style.
2. Punk-inspired Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate edgy and unconventional elements into fashion collaborations to attract a niche audience seeking alternative styles.
3. Unconventional Minimalism - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace minimalist aesthetics in product designs to cater to consumers seeking sleek and streamlined looks with unique twists.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative fastening techniques and unique aesthetics into the footwear industry to cater to fashion-conscious consumers.
2. Fashion Collaborations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster partnerships between established fashion brands and niche designers to create unconventional and boundary-pushing fashion collaborations.
3. Fashion Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to redefine classic fashion accessories, such as boots, by incorporating innovative and minimalist designs that defy traditional norms.
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