# Matching Dad-Son Footwear The Akid Father's Day Collection Boasts the Limited Edition Birdie Style By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akid-fathers-day References: [wwd](http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/childrens-streetwear-brand-launches-fathers-day-collection-7720399) & [akidbrand](http://akidbrand.com) There are many cliche gifts for dads that someone can purchase for the upcoming Hallmark holiday, yet for stylish men with children, the Akid Father's Day collection is right up their alley. It features the limited edition Birdie style in both men and child sizes so that fathers and sons (or daughters) can sport [matching footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-and-croc) this coming weekend. The Los Angeles-based [children's wear line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hibbett-kids), which was founded by Matthew George and his wife, Ashleigh Dempster, focuses on streetwear for tots, so it is only natural that the Akid Father's Day collection would appeal to adults as well. Dempster says, “We thought Father's Day was a perfect time to show that our designs are universal, and they look great on dads and kids alike." The lambskin shoe is available in four colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Father-son Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more fashion collections and collaborations that allow fathers and their children to wear matching outfits or accessories, tapping into the growing demand for family fashion. - **Streetwear for Kids:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique streetwear brands and collections exclusively targeted towards children, capitalizing on the increasing popularity of streetwear fashion among kids. - **Universal Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design products with universal appeal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and versatility in fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Children's Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce more innovative and stylish options for children's fashion, incorporating elements of adult trends and styles to cater to fashion-forward parents. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between fashion brands and designers, offering crossover collections that merge different aesthetics and create unique offerings for consumers. - **Family Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create specialized retail concepts that cater to the needs and preferences of families, providing a unique shopping experience that promotes bonding and shared fashion interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Footwear-Based Father’s Day Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-dude-giveaway.md) - [Giftable Sock Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftable-sock-bundles.md) - [Commemorative Fatherhood Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatherhood.md) - [Extravagant Dad-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balances-tech-explosion.md) - [Romance-Inspired Comfortable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lastminute-valentines-day.md) - [Pizza-Branded Dad Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/za-for-pa-fathers-day-gift-shop.md) - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [Curated Father's Day Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-collections.md) - [Inclusive Father's Day Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graeters-ice-cream-fathers-day.md)