Louis Vuitton has released the luxury large platform sneakers called the Archlight 2.0 Platform Sneaker. These sneakers derive from the success of their predecessor, the Louis Vuitton Archlight Sneaker. These sneakers were designed by Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of Louis Vuitton's women's collections.
The shape of the sneakers is not dissimilar to its predecessor, but a few style changes are added to them. The sneakers arrive in different colorways. The design contains an experimental rubber platform sole that maintains the arch but now comes with a thicker appearance and a more technical aesthetic. Specifically, the new platform adds two inches to the height of the sneakers. Some unique colorways that these sneakers will have are a military-styled appearance with knitted uppers. Another unique colorway is the all-black loafer-based appearance. The sneakers are available for purchase.
Luxury Large Platform Sneakers
Louis Vuitton Introduces Its Latest Archlight 2.0 Sneaker
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Platform Sneakers - The demand for high-end sneakers and novelty platforms styles is an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to create premium collections.
2. Thick Platform Soles - Thicker platform soles are a trend in footwear design that has been popularized by luxury fashion brands and can be capitalized on by other footwear companies.
3. Experimental Designs - Experimental design features such as unconventional colorways and unique shapes, particularly in the luxury sneaker market, are an untapped opportunity for competitors in the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands are already producing high-end sneakers and can further capitalize on the luxury sneaker market by creating premium collections with new design features.
2. Footwear - Footwear companies can incorporate thicker platform soles and unconventional design features into their products to keep up with the demand for trendy footwear options.
3. Textile Manufacturing - With the rise of knitted uppers in luxury sneaker design, textile manufacturers can begin incorporating this popular trend into their materials and designs.