Gucci and adidas have slowly been unveiling new offerings from their longstanding partnership, and the newest addition is a collaborative ‘Gazelle’ sneaker that is being produced for both men and women. The new ‘Metallic Gold’ Gazelle features gold-toned leather across the uppers, contrasted by black collars, heel tabs, and branding. adidas’ Three Stripes also comes dipped in a solid black color, while gold-toned dual branding decorates the heel cup.
The Gucci x adidas Gazelle also comes in a black, green red, gold, and oatmeal iteration made with leather and suede. Finally, a womenswear-focused ‘Pink Velvet’ colorway adds plush velvet across the upper and is accentuated gold, black, and pink hits across the shoe.
The Gucci x adidas ‘Gazelle’ collaboration is available online now.
Collaborative Gold-Toned Sneakers
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Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Fashion Collections - Collaborations between established and emerging fashion brands are becoming increasingly popular, opening doors for unique fashion innovations and broader consumer bases.
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Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - The fashion and apparel industry will see more collaborations between multiple brands as consumers continue to seek unique and exclusive fashion pieces.
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