The ground is covered in a thick blanket of snow (where I am, anyway) so it’s basically impossible for me to consider sandals of any kind. Which is why seeing the Surface to Air Spring 2010 collection, with its peep-toe wedges and suede styles (suede is an inconceivable material in my climate), makes me somewhat upset.
Nonetheless, the shoe brand has done a fantastic job for next season. The styles in the Surface to Air Spring 2010 line include strappy sandals featuring everything from Mondrian color block patterns to faux snake skin, suede lace-up wedges, and leopard printed sandal booties.
Mondrian-Inspired Sandals
The Surface to Air Spring 2010 Collection Will Ignite Your Shoe Fetish
Trend Themes
1. Color Block Patterns in Footwear - There is potential for the use of color block patterns in footwear beyond just sandals, utilizing both bold and subdued colors in unique ways.
2. Mixed Material Footwear - The use of multiple materials in footwear, such as suede and snake skin, creates a unique and stylish look for the consumer market.
3. Sandal-inspired Boots - Designing boots with a sandal-like aesthetic, such as the leopard printed sandal booties, creates a new style hybrid for the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Incorporating trendy patterns and materials could lead to a new wave of fashion-forward footwear designs for consumers.
2. Fashion - Advancements in footwear design offer opportunities for the fashion industry to experiment with unique styles and ultimately stand out in the market.
3. Textiles - The mixing of various materials in footwear presents textile companies with the opportunity to create new innovative options for shoe manufacturers that will appeal to consumers.