# Hidden Zipper Urban Boots Yohji Yamamoto and Dr. Martens Unveil the 1490 Hidden Zip YY Shoes By Amy Duong | Published 2022-01-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1490-hidden-zip-yy References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/dr-martens-yohji-yamamoto-ss22-collaboration/) Yohji Yamamoto continues to work in [collaboration with Dr. Martens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens) and the latest silhouette to drop spotlights the 1490 with the introduction of the 1490 Hidden Zip YY mode. It is a mid-calf silhouette that is enclosed with laces that travel up across the front and is slightly taller than the [eight-hole boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot). It boasts a utilitarian design language with a [hidden zipper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-dr-martens-2295-decon) found at the lateral side of the shoe and finished with a range of lace eyelets. There is a single pair of golden grommets that give the shoe a touch of shine. It's finished in a sleek black color and sits on top of the iconic clear sole unit foundation with the iconic yellow stitching. Image Credit: Yohji Yamamoto ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hidden-zipper Shoes:** The trend of incorporating hidden zippers into footwear continues to grow, providing opportunities for innovative design and functional features. - **Utilitarian Design:** The rise of utilitarian design in fashion and footwear offers opportunities for brands to combine aesthetics with function and comfort. - **Collaborative Footwear:** The trend of collaborations between established brands provides opportunities for unique and innovative product designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the trend of incorporating hidden zippers and utilitarian design into shoes to offer consumers stylish and functional footwear options. - **Footwear:** Innovative features such as hidden zippers and utilitarian design can provide disruptive opportunities for the footwear industry to create unique and functional products. - **Design:** Collaborative efforts between established brands in fashion and footwear offer opportunities for the design industry to create innovative and unique products that appeal to a wide range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Sleek Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md) - [Lace-Free Boot Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-collection.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Reworked Rugged Boot Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-dr-martens-2295-decon.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md)