As a designer known for creating luxury heels, Jimmy Choo is turning a new leaf and going flat and comfy for his new sneaker line of kicks.
It will be pricey to catch the trend train for these designer high-top sneakers, since a pair of the trainers will sell for approximately $625. Is it worth it to dish out half a month’s pay cheque (and then some, after taxes) for these luxury kicks? We’ll just have to see how those fashionable consumers feel when they hit shelves in May 2010.
Luxury High-Tops
$625 Jimmy Choo Sneakers to Launch in May
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Sneaker Market - As Jimmy Choo enters the luxury sneaker market, there is an opportunity for other high-end designers to follow suit and tap into this growing trend.
2. Sustainable Luxury Fashion - With a growing focus on sustainable fashion, there is an opportunity for luxury sneaker brands to create eco-friendly versions of their signature kicks.
3. Athleisure Wear - As the trend towards comfortable and stylish athleisure wear continues, luxury sneaker brands have a chance to dominate this market with their high-end designs.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can expand their product offerings by creating high-end sneakers to tap into this growing market.
2. Athletic Footwear - Traditional athletic footwear brands can collaborate with luxury fashion designers to create a line of stylish and comfortable sneakers for both athleisure and sports purposes.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Sustainable fashion brands can enter the luxury sneaker market by creating eco-friendly versions of high-end sneakers, appealing to consumers' growing interest in sustainability.