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Modern Avant-Garde Sneakers

These Acne Studios Sneakers Boast Unique Builds and Colorways

— June 27, 2017 — Fashion
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.
Trend Themes
1. Minimal Colorways - Opportunity for brands to create sneakers with simple and restrained color palettes, appealing to consumers seeking understated style.
2. Unique Textural Elements - Potential for sneakers featuring unconventional textures and materials to stand out in the market and provide a tactile experience for consumers.
3. 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.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can explore the trend of modern avant-garde sneakers, incorporating minimal colorways and unique textural elements into their designs.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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