Gucci takes hiking elements into consideration with its latest traditional loafer design in the form of the 'Agrado' deck shoes arriving for the Pre-Fall 2019 season. The footwear model sits on top of a chunky sole unit with an upper constructed from premium leather accented with pleated accents.
It is held together with laces found on hiking boots as a rugged touch. The tongue is adorned in a muted slate gray before it is stamped with a Gucci emblem for branding accents. The sides are complete with a grosgrain detail in red and blue stripes to bring additional contrast and brightness to the silhouette. The laces are also detailed with metal D-rings, decorated in hues of blue, cream, and red.
Eccentric Luxe Footwear Designs
Gucci's Agrado Deck Shoes are Ready for the Pre-Fall 2019 Season
Trend Themes
1. Hiking-inspired Footwear - Opportunity to create innovative designs that combine elements of hiking boots with traditional shoe styles.
2. Rugged Elegance - Potential to develop luxurious yet rugged footwear options that incorporate pleated accents and grosgrain details.
3. Chunky Sole Units - Disruptive opportunity to create fashion-forward shoes by incorporating chunky sole units into traditional shoe designs.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can explore the trend of combining hiking elements with upscale designs to create unique footwear options.
2. Footwear Manufacturing - Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to experiment with incorporating distinctive features like pleated accents and metal D-rings into their designs.
3. Retail and E-commerce - Retailers and e-commerce platforms can leverage the popularity of rugged yet elegant footwear by offering a diverse range of options to cater to consumer preferences.