Los Angeles-based streetwear label Brain Dead joins forces with sportswear giant Reebok on a new iteration of the signature Club C Revenge sneaker model. The shoe gets two new colorway options this time around and it retains most of the design language for a retro feel.
It is detailed with fuzzy textures for a unique feel to the shoe -- speaking about the design, Brain Dead's Kyle Ng stated that "We wanted to find a material that reminded us of natural ground, we thought about tennis courts and grass – from there it sprouted." The first of the two colorways includes a blend of grey, off-white, and dark green as the second is detailed with wine red, forest green, and blue.
Fuzzy Collaborative Retro Sneakers
Brain Dead Joins Reebok on a New Club C Revenge Sneaker
Trend Themes
1. Fuzzy Textures - Integrating fuzzy textures in sneaker design is a new trend that can be extended to other industries such as furniture, automotive, and interiors.
2. Collaborations - Collaborations between streetwear brands and sportswear giants is a growing trend which can be extended to other fashion and clothing industries.
3. Retro Design - Retro design is a classic trend that can be adopted by various consumer industries such as tech gadgets, home appliances, and luxury goods.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Incorporating unique textures in sneaker design is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the footwear industry, especially when collaborating with other designers or brands.
2. Fashion and Clothing - Collaboration between famous brands is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion and clothing industry to come up with new collections and designs that appeal to a wider demographic.
3. Consumer Goods - Retro design is a disruptive innovation opportunity across various consumer industries such as tech gadgets, home appliances, and luxury goods, to cater to nostalgic and classic tastes.