Footwear label Diadora works in collaboration with Adult Swim for this year's Week of Greatness campaign hosted by retailer Foot Locker -- dropping the signature N902 and B.Elite sneaker models in new iterations. The latest versions boast design elements that directly reference the television series 'Rick and Morty.' The N902 sneaker design is complete in a mesh construction serving as the foundation of the uppers in white with details complete in blue and yellow suede materials. The details recall Morty's character and his signature apparel, whereas the B.Elite sneakers reference Rick more so.
The B.Elite shoes have leather panels that draw inspiration from Rick's outfit, hair, and constant drool with additional details of the Diadora logo on the N902's heel and the burping mug on the B.Elite's heel. The tongue shows off the show's title and the time travel motif is seen on the insoles of both shoes.
TV Series-Inspired Shoes
Diadora and Adult Swim Collaborate on the N902 and B.Elite Sneakers
Trend Themes
1. Tv-inspired Footwear - The rise of TV-inspired footwear presents opportunities for collaboration between fashion brands and TV networks to capture audience attention through creative product design.
2. Nostalgia Marketing - The trend of marketing products through nostalgia for pop culture such as TV shows could be utilized by fashion labels in designing limited edition merchandise that leverages pop culture to attract buyers.
3. Personalized Sneakers - Designing personalized sneakers that draw inspiration from popular TV shows or any other pop culture can be a promising trend for fashion entrepreneurs to capitalize on the growing fondness for unique apparel among consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion entrepreneurs can draw inspiration from TV shows to design specialized merchandise that appeals to pop culture enthusiasts.
2. TV Network - TV networks can tap into the fashion industry by collaborating with fashion brands to release merchandise inspired by their shows that can deepen the audience's engagement with the show.
3. Retail - Retailers can use the buzz of popular TV shows or pop culture merchandise to pull in sales and cater to the growing fondness of buyers for unique and unconventional merchandise.