Demna Gvasalia continues to add more variations of the notable Triple S sneaker model for Balenciaga, launching new faded color palettes this time around. The shoe made its original debut back in 2017 and has since grown in popularity at a global scale.
The faded colorway options arrive in the options of either black, green, beige, blue, or red. It is made using leather-free materials and layered with fabrication throughout the upper coated in a white overlay, which adds to the faded visual. This gives off an aesthetic that appears to be a thick layer of dust. It sits on top of a three-layer midsole foundation and has a toe bumper, double foam and mesh paneling, and hiking-inspired rope laces to round it all out.
Luxe Faded Tonal Sneakers
Balenciaga Updates the Triple S Sneaker with Faded Palettes
Trend Themes
1. Faded Sneaker Trend - There is an opportunity for other sneaker brands to explore the use of faded tones in their designs to attract new consumer markets and increase sales.
2. Leather-free Materials Trend - The use of leather-free materials in the production of footwear presents an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly innovation in the fashion industry.
3. Layered Fabrication Trend - Other footwear brands can experiment with layered fabrication in their designs to create unique and visually appealing products that stand out in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can continue to innovate and explore sustainable, eco-friendly materials and designs to meet the growing demand for ethical and environmentally conscious products.
2. Footwear Industry - There is an opportunity for the footwear industry to create unique designs and explore the use of varied fabrication and materials to increase consumer choice and product innovation.
3. Retail Industry - Retailers can capitalize on the faded sneaker trend by stocking a variety of brands and styles that incorporate the trend, thereby meeting the needs of consumers seeking trendy, fashion-forward footwear options.