COMME des GARÇONS and Salomon finally unveil its new capsule of bespoke footwear designs that experiment with design in many stretches. The duo explore height, proportion, and sizes through unique design rooted in a black and white color palette.
The Sense Feel sneaker and the RX Slider 3.0 sandals serve as the foundation in this partnership. The two are upgraded with COMME des GARÇONS' design touches. It features a new platform or mary jane updates. The Sense Feel transforms into a tall platform shoe with the same Contragrip outsole and the mesh for breathability. The sandals also retains the mesh and Contragrip but sees new features such as the added buckle and heel for a comfortable fit.
Monochromatic Bespoke Chunky Footwear
COMME des GARÇONS and Salomon Join on a Quirky Set of Shoes
Trend Themes
1. Bespoke Footwear Design - The trend of bespoke, unique and personalized footwear designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for shoe manufacturers and retailers to tap into the growing desire for self-expression among consumers.
2. Monochromatic Color Palettes - The trend of using monochromatic color palettes for footwear presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers and marketers to create fresh, new looks that appeal to consumers' desire for minimalist aesthetics.
3. Platform Shoes - The trend of platform shoes presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create stylish, comfortable and functional footwear that caters to consumers looking for both height and comfort.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel Industry - The fashion and apparel industry can leverage the trend of bespoke, unique, personalized and monochromatic footwear design to extend their product lines, add value to customers, build brand loyalty, and increase market share.
2. Sporting Goods Industry - The sporting goods industry can leverage the trend of platform shoes to design footwear that delivers both performance and style, and caters to sports enthusiasts and fashion-conscious consumers looking for versatile, trendsetting footwear options.
3. E-commerce Industry - The e-commerce industry can leverage the trend of bespoke, unique and personalized footwear design to create a customized shopping experience for consumers, improve customer engagement, and enhance customer loyalty.