Category
Fashion
Scaled Restraint
Trend cluster
Category
Aggrandized
Slide
Luxury takes on the basic slide sandal & includes a variety of retro textures.
4.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Aggrandized Slide trend?
Aggrandized Slide: As classic activewear staples continue to be absorbed and reimagined by the fashion world, consumers are opting for opulent takes on the standard sport slide sandal. This progression highlights the pattern of aggrandizing basic fashion staples as a means of subverting outdated, rigid takes on the "place" for utilitarian looks and more largely, dress codes.
Trend themes
Themes within the Aggrandized Slide trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Opulent Activewear
Consumers are opting for luxurious takes on basic activewear staples, highlighting the pattern of aggrandizing standard clothing items to subvert dress codes.
02
High-Fashion Slides
Consumers seek topical reimaginations of classic styles in order to show off their fashion knowledge and personal style, and express themselves through footwear.
03
Waterproof Sandals
Durability and waterproof functionality make Slide-on sandal designs highly versatile and conveniently wearable.
Industry implications
What the Aggrandized Slide trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Fashion
The fashion industry incorporates luxurious takes on basic clothing items to subvert traditional dress codes.
For
Footwear
The high-fashion footwear industry is being reshaped by topical reimaginations of classic styles.
For
Athletic gear
The outdoor industry is incorporating benefits of waterproof functionality, enhancing versatility of slip-on footwear designs.
Workshop question
What could your brand learn from companies that are perceived as its opposite?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Aggrandized Slide
Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 72%, activity 67%, freshness 8%.
Popularity72%
Activity67%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Evidence
Examples of the Aggrandized Slide trend
6 featured examples from May 11, 2016 to May 2, 2017CategoryFashion
Textured Jelly-Like Sandals
Rihanna's Puma 'Jelly Slides' Come in Three Different Colorways
Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry by creating and marketing unique and waterproof footwear collections.
CategoryFashion
High-Fashion Wood Slides
The Adilette Wood Slides by adidas are a High-Fashion Reinterpretation
The Adilette Wood Slides by adidas demonstrate how the fashion industry can create trendy and innovative adaptations of classic styles.
CategoryFashion
Orchid-Adorned Sandals
Dolce & Gabbana's Black Flower Slide Sandals Feature Faux Pearls and More
The luxury fashion industry can seize the opportunity to design and market high-end slide sandals with ornate embellishments, targeting affluent consumers seeking exclusive and st…
CategoryFashion
High-Fashion Sport Sandals
The NikeLab Taupo Sandals Have a Durable Grip and Patent Leather Upper
Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of high-fashion sport sandals.
CategoryFashion
Neoluxury Leather Slides
FEIT Has Reimagined Its Classic Hand-Molded Leather Sandals
Companies in the footwear manufacturing industry have an opportunity to create and market hand-crafted, minimalist designs with a focus on longevity and quality.
CategoryFashion
Furry Slip-On Sandals
Rihanna's FENTY PUMA Pool Slides are Now Available in More Colorways
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable and eco-friendly materials into the production process of footwear, including slip-on sandals, to align with consumers' gr…
