The new MINI Union Jack Sneaker has recently been announced as one of the features in the car company's highly anticipated MINI Lifestyle Collection for fall 2011. While using national flags as the print for a shoe can very often appear overwhelming, the Union Jack has been infused into the shoe very subtly. The MINI Union Jack sneaker combines just the right amount of patriotic pride and savvy street style. The high-top design of the shoe is very urban and hip, and is covered in a denimlike canvas material.
The shoe has an overall clean and stylish look, with a stark white bottom sole and crisp white laces. Each shoe is printed with "Beat the Street" on the inside of every sole. These flag-bearing kicks will be available for purchase come September online and at MINI car dealerships.
Flag-Inspired Footwear
The MINI Union Jack Sneaker Exhibits Patriotic Pride & Savvy Street Style
Trend Themes
1. Flag-inspired Fashion - Opportunity for designers to incorporate national flags into fashion items in a subtle and stylish way.
2. Patriotic Street Style - Emerging trend of streetwear that showcases patriotic pride through clothing and footwear.
3. High-top Sneakers - Growing popularity of high-top sneakers as a fashionable and urban footwear choice.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Potential for designers to create innovative flag-inspired fashion designs for clothing and accessories.
2. Streetwear - Opportunity for streetwear brands to incorporate patriotic elements into their product offerings.
3. Footwear Retail - Rise in demand for high-top sneakers presents an opportunity for retailers to offer a diverse range of stylish options.