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The New Nike Air Max 1 Silhouette is Influenced by Missing Link

— March 7, 2019 — Marketing
Nike's Air Max 1 silhouette is one of the most popular models for collaboration.

The latest iteration of the design is done through a partnership between the global footwear brand and the 'Missing Link' — animation studio LAIKA's upcoming film. Dubbed the 'Missing Link x Nike Air Max Susan,' the pair takes aesthetic cues from the movie's main protagonist Mr. Link. Tinker Hatfield collaborated on the upper with former animator Michael Berger.

A clear reference to the 'Missin Link' is exhibited through the playful plaid accent as seen on Mr. Link's suit. The Air Max 1 silhouette's patched up appearance also boasts a playful presence and is a great way to provide sneakerheads with a unique design and the 'Missing Link' with some publicity.

Trend Themes

  1. Collaborative Sneaker Designs — Opportunity for brands to partner with popular movies or animation studios to create unique sneaker designs and generate publicity.
  2. Character-inspired Fashion — Rise of fashion collaborations inspired by characters from movies or animation, providing a new avenue for creativity and brand partnerships.
  3. Playful Aesthetics in Footwear — Growing demand for sneakers with playful designs that showcase unique elements and stand out in the market.

Industry Implications

  1. Footwear — Footwear brands can explore collaborations with entertainment industry to create limited-edition sneakers based on popular characters or movies.
  2. Fashion — Fashion brands can tap into animation or movie collaborations to create character-inspired collections and engage consumers who are fans of the content.
  3. Entertainment — Entertainment industry can leverage collaborations with fashion and footwear brands to extend the reach of their characters or movies and create merchandise with unique designs.
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