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Buckle Accented Avant-Garde Sneakers

1017 ALYX 9SM Designs a Special Air Force 1 High Sneaker

— October 22, 2020 — Fashion
Matthew M. William's 1017 ALYX 9SM fashion label works in collaboration with Nike on a pair of the Air Force 1 High sneakers. The classic silhouette boasts slight updates that are infused with avant-garde touches. The design language is elevated through components such as minimal branding and the iconic rollercoaster buckle by 1017 ALYX 9SM.

The sneaker was originally showcased during Paris Fashion Week when Williams unveiled his Fall/Winter 2020 runway show in January. The shoe comes in two black colorway options and is constructed from premium tumbled leather materials for a durable and textural look. One of which is complete in all-black and the other delivers a contrasting white Swoosh along the side. Both shoes are rounded out with a aluminium buckle over the front and gold stencil at the heel.

Image Credit: 12 Elements
Trend Themes
1. Avant-garde Fashion - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by infusing avant-garde touches and minimal branding into classic designs.
2. Collaborative Sneaker Designs - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry through collaborations between fashion labels and sneaker brands.
3. Premium Material Construction - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the materials industry by using premium tumbled leather for durable and textural looks.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating avant-garde design elements.
2. Footwear - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sneaker industry through collaborative designs.
3. Materials - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the materials industry by introducing premium tumbled leather as a construction material.
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