London-based footwear imprint Duke + Dexter turns their attention to their own roots in the latest capsule dubbed Way Out West. The brand celebrates the bustling city of London and its rich creative culture with a slew of classic silhouettes. This includes the Wilde Penny Loafer that is adorned with a slew of earthy tones including brown shades making up the foundation with raised stitching for a textural contrast along the upper.
It is also detailed with a Croc detailing for more texture. This is joined by two new silhouettes for the brand in the form of the Moby and the Mule. The Moby has a crimped upper rubberized crepe sole unit and Italian leather lining. The Mule is made with a more durable design with thick shearling and cork footbed.
London-Inspired Footwear Capsule
Duke + Dexter Presents the Way Out West Collection
Trend Themes
1. Bustling City Celebrations - London-based footwear imprint Duke + Dexter celebrates the vibrant city of London and its rich creative culture with a new capsule collection, Way Out West.
2. Classic Silhouettes Revival - Duke + Dexter introduces a range of classic silhouettes including the Wilde Penny Loafer, adorned with earthy tones, raised stitching, and Croc detailing for added texture.
3. Durable and Cozy Innovations - The brand presents two new silhouettes, the Moby and the Mule, featuring rubberized crepe soles, Italian leather lining, and thick shearling with cork footbed for a more durable and comfortable design.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The footwear industry can explore the potential of celebrating specific bustling cities and their cultures through capsule collections like Duke + Dexter's Way Out West to appeal to niche markets.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can tap into the trend of reviving classic silhouettes, incorporating earthy tones, raised stitching, and unique textural details to create nostalgic and trendy collections.
3. Lifestyle - The lifestyle industry can embrace the innovative combination of durable designs and cozy elements in footwear fashion, such as rubberized crepe soles, shearling linings, and cork footbeds.