During Paris Fashion Week in the summer of 2017, Comme des Garçons Homme Plus debuted a pair of PVC dress shoes, which are now set to become available in stores and online.
The PVC uppers feature a bold combination of bright red, blue, and black, with the red and black taking over the majority, while the light hue of blue provides some more contrast to the toes and tongues of the dress shoes. The thick soles that finish off the shoes are made from a classic gum material, which have a rough texture that can be seen from the sides.
Consumers can now find the PVC dress shoes from retailers like SSENSE, where a pair will cost them $790 USD.
Color-Blocked PVC Dress Shoes
These Comme Des Garçons Homme Plus Shoes Were Shown at Fashion Week
Trend Themes
1. Color-blocking Footwear - There is a growing trend towards brightly colored dress shoes with bold accents that add a splash of color to formal wear, which could be capitalized on by designers in the footwear industry.
2. PVC Footwear - As PVC becomes more mainstream in footwear, there is an opportunity for designers in the fashion industry to explore the versatility of this material in creating innovative and unique designs.
3. Sustainable Fashion - As the fashion industry becomes more eco-conscious, there is an opportunity for designers to create PVC footwear that is environmentally friendly, using recycled materials instead of traditional plastics.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend towards colorful and modern footwear, using innovative designs to create standout products that appeal to consumers looking for something unique.
2. Retail - As PVC shoes become more popular, retailers can capitalize on this trend by offering a wide variety of options to customers, from colorful dress shoes to practical sneakers.
3. Manufacturing - Innovative materials and sustainable manufacturing practices might set a new bar in the footwear manufacturing industry. Footwear companies could capitalize on the growing demand for eco-conscious products by using recycled or biodegradable materials in their shoe production.