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Funky Urban Formal Footwear

The Stylishly Classy A Bathing Ape x Mark McNairy Capsule Collection

— June 27, 2011 — Fashion
Lots of news have come from Bape lately and with the A Bathing Ape x Mark McNairy Capsule Collection preview unveiled, the brand shows no signs of slowing down.

The A Bathing Ape x Mark McNairy Capsule Collection brings two different styles of footwear. The first is a chukka dessert boot with a camo upper, which actually looks a lot clearer and less cluttered compared to the other militaristic themes Bape has used. The second is a longwing brogue which has a gray suede perforated upper with cut-outs of the camo colorways from the first shoe.

Even though the A Bathing Ape x Mark McNairy Capsule Collection is a lot more formal for Bape fans, I'd say it's a nice change. Besides, it'll tie in nicely with Mr. Bathing Ape attire.
Trend Themes
1. Funky Formal Footwear - The emergence of formal footwear with unique designs and styles presents an opportunity for disrupting the traditional formal footwear market.
2. Collaborative Capsule Collections - The trend of fashion brands collaborating to produce a limited capsule collection provides an opportunity to deliver unique and exclusive products that resonate with consumers.
3. Hybrid Styling - The blending of different styling elements, such as military camouflage and classic brogue designs, creates an opportunity to redefine traditional fashion categories and attract new customer segments.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The footwear industry could explore new designs and styles for formal shoes to cater to customers looking for unique and trendy footwear.
2. Fashion - Collaborative capsule collections present an opportunity for fashion brands to introduce creative designs and products that cater to customer preferences and create excitement in the market.
3. Retail - Hybrid styling presents an opportunity for retail businesses to create a unique and innovative shopping experience by mixing and matching styling elements to create new products.
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