Candy Pratts Price is the executive director of Style.com, the online home of high-end fashion magazines Vogue and W. If anyone knows what styles will be hot next season, she does. She sits front-row at the big shows in the major fashion capitals and schmoozes with designers, models, celebrities and the world's most style savvy.
The fashion analyst and trend-spotter created a slideshow for Style.com highlighting all the best accessories for each major collection. Here's just a little sample of some of the looks she picked out.
Hottest Shoes For Next Season
Candy Pratts Price's Picks
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing eco-friendly and ethically sourced materials for shoe production.
2. Retro Revival - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating modern interpretations of classic shoe designs.
3. Technology Integration - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating smart features, such as fitness tracking or customizable lighting, into shoes.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing augmented reality to provide virtual fitting rooms for online shoppers.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing 3D printing technology to produce unique and customizable shoe designs.
3. Sports and Fitness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing performance-enhancing shoes with advanced cushioning and energy-returning capabilities.