# Modern Avant-Garde Sneakers These Acne Studios Sneakers Boast Unique Builds and Colorways By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-06-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-sneakers References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/06/26/acne-sneakers-fw17/) & [acnestudios](http://www.acnestudios.com/ca/en/sale/?gclid=CIHt_e-P3NQCFdOCswodSYYPtw) After [Acne Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-x-timberland) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-lowprofile-sneakers), 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reworked Heritage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-x-timberland.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Minimal Chunky Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneaker.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-runner.md) - [Ultra-Thin Premium Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker.md) - [Futuristic Sneaker Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-air-max-dn8.md) - [Futuristic Sleek Bouldering Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ab2-11s.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md)