# Funky Urban Formal Footwear The Stylishly Classy A Bathing Ape x Mark McNairy Capsule Collection By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-bathing-ape-x-mark-mcnairy-capsule-collection References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/06/a-bathing-ape-x-mark-mcnairy-capsule-collection-preview/) & [markmcnairy](http://www.markmcnairy.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-x-sanders) with a [camo upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1), 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Funky Formal Footwear:** The emergence of formal footwear with unique designs and styles presents an opportunity for disrupting the traditional formal footwear market. - **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. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry could explore new designs and styles for formal shoes to cater to customers looking for unique and trendy footwear. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8-sta.md) - [Refined Minimalist Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-sta.md) - [Patterned Collaborative Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-2.md) - [Camo-Patterned Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-adidas.md) - [Iconic Irish Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-irish-footwear.md) - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md) - [Luxury Pop-Up Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wynn-palace-macau-popup.md) - [Sophisticated Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-street-market-ginza-capsule.md) - [Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans.md)