After Acne Studios launched its 2018 campaign that starred 60s supermodel Veruschka von Lehndorff, a new range of Acne Studios sneakers has been released.
Created for the designer brand's Fall/Winter 2017 collection, the Acne Studios sneakers are diverse in design, but are held together by a modern aesthetic that's generated by their use of sleek silhouettes, minimal colorways, and unique textural elements. A few of the silhouettes that are included in the lineup are the Sofiane Runner, and the Sami high-top. The former hits low on the wearer's ankle and comes in two different colorways: mint, blue, black, and beige, or black, gray, and red. On the mint version, the soles have bubbles protruding from them, and both have an experimental lacing system. The Sami high-top has a similarly sleek build, but favors monochrome colorways instead.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Minimal Colorways
- Opportunity for brands to create sneakers with simple and restrained color palettes, appealing to consumers seeking understated style.
- Unique Textural Elements
- Potential for sneakers featuring unconventional textures and materials to stand out in the market and provide a tactile experience for consumers.
- Experimental Lacing Systems
- Innovation opportunity to develop sneakers with unconventional lacing systems that not only offer functionality but also serve as a unique design element.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can explore the trend of modern avant-garde sneakers, incorporating minimal colorways and unique textural elements into their designs.
- Footwear
- Footwear industry has an opportunity to embrace the trend of experimental lacing systems, designing sneakers that provide a novel and customizable fit for consumers.
- Design
- Design professionals can contribute to the trend of modern avant-garde sneakers by creating unique silhouettes and incorporating unconventional textures into their footwear designs.
