Luxury fashion house Dior works in collaboration with Shawn Stussy on a pair of the B23 Slip-On shoe silhouette for the summer season. The duo take the model and adorn it in a minimal black and white color palette for a simplistic look.
Across the front of the shoe is a signature embellishment done in a hand-drawn style that references the design language of Stussy. The shoe is laceless and draws some stylistic influence of skate culture. The uppers are constructed from a black canvas material for sturdy and breathable elements. It also features clear plastic that is found at the tongue and collar to expose some branding details, which travel to the vamp in embroidery as well.
Luxe Monochromatic Slip-On Shoes
Dior's B23 Slip-On Shoes are Minimal and Boast a Minimal Colorway
Trend Themes
1. Minimalistic Slip-on Shoes - Growing demand for simplistic yet stylish shoe design presents opportunities for luxury fashion houses to collaborate with designers and experiment with unique materials and color palettes
2. Skate-influenced Footwear - Skate culture-inspired shoe designs are becoming a popular trend, offering opportunities for fashion brands to experiment with casual, comfortable and durable shoe styles
3. Embellished Shoes - The demand for shoes that reflect personal style and unique design philosophies present opportunities for shoe designers to create hand-drawn embellishments and other unique details
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Collaborations between luxury fashion brands and independent designers can lead to innovative and unique shoe designs that cater to the growing demand for minimalistic yet stylish footwear.
2. Skateboarding Apparel - The trend towards skate-influenced footwear presents opportunities for skateboarding apparel companies to venture into the footwear market and create shoes that cater to the active lifestyle of skateboarders and casual wearers alike.
3. Embroidery and Embellishment - The popularity of unique, hand-drawn embellishments on shoes creates opportunities for embroidery and embellishment companies to partner with footwear designers and fashion houses and experiment with innovative embellishment techniques.