Fashion imprint Rick Owens DRKSHDW introduces its latest Abstract sneaker design that is available to shop online on SSENSE for the price of $730. The shoes stray away from traditional materials such as leather or canvas and highlight the Halloween season with a unique hairy design.
The shoes come in the colorway options of either black, brown, or cream and it made with disorderly faux fur across the upper. This creates the illusion that it resembles a creature for an avant-garde look. The sides of the shoes have a zipper that lies beneath the fur and is complete with a lacing system as well. It has a dynamic midsole base foundation and a high-top silhouette to round out the look.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Faux Fur Footwear
- There is an opportunity for footwear companies to experiment with faux fur as a unique material option for a disruptive design.
- Avant-garde Sneakers
- The popularity of unique and abstract sneaker designs presents an opportunity for companies to experiment with non-traditional materials and create bold and unique looks.
- Seasonal Colorways
- Introducing limited edition, seasonal colorways for footwear could create excitement and urgency for consumers to purchase.
Where This Applies
- Fashion and Apparel
- Fashion companies can experiment with new and unconventional materials for footwear designs to stand out in the market.
- Retail and E-commerce
- Retail companies can capitalize on the popularity of limited edition, seasonal products to drive up sales and create consumer hype.
- Art and Design
- Collaborating with artists or designers to create avant-garde footwear designs can result in unique and disruptive products for the fashion market.
