# Tropically Inspired Fringed Sandals ALANUI and Suicoke Join Forces on a SS22 Collection By Amy Duong | Published 2022-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alanui-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/3/suicoke-alanui-spring-summer-2022-collaboration) & [alanui.it](https://www.alanui.it/en-us/) Japanese footwear label SUICOKE works in collaboration with [ALANUI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alanui-2) on a new collection designed for the Spring/Summer 2022 season, marking the third time that the two are working together. This time around, there is a strong focus on tropical themes that are translated through the color palettes. It offered the [Moto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-available-1) Fringed slippers alongside a brand new laced sandal. The slippers are detailed in the signature bandana print that is true to the design language of ALANUI in a bright option of yellow lime, military green, ocean turquoise, and bright orange. This is further detailed with multicolor fringes and recycled plastic beads for an undeniably bold look. The [GUT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenwise-metabolism-gut) laced sandal is offered in black, brown sugar, and military green. Image Credit: ALANUI, Suicoke ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tropical-themed Footwear:** Creating footwear collections inspired by tropical themes offers an opportunity for brands to differentiate themselves and tap into the demand for unique and colorful designs. - **Incorporating Sustainability Into Footwear Design:** Using recycled materials to create bold and eye-catching sandals like those in this collaboration offers a unique selling point for brands looking to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Collaborations Between Fashion and Footwear Brands:** Fashion and footwear collaborations, such as the one between ALANUI and SUICOKE, offer an opportunity for brands to combine expertise and create unique products that appeal to a wider audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can consider collaborating with footwear brands to extend their product line and appeal to a wider customer base. - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can incorporate sustainable materials to create unique, colorful, and environmentally-friendly sandals and slippers, tapping into the demand for eco-conscious products. - **Tourism:** Tropical-themed footwear can be marketed towards tourists as souvenirs or vacation-specific products, tapping into the demand for unique souvenirs and memorable items that encapsulate the vacation experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-4.md) - [Collaborative Futuristic Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-available-1.md) - [Collaborative Pocketed Reflective Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflective-sandal.md) - [Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-fw24-footwear-collection.md) - [Woven Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-sandals.md) - [Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-and-story-mfg.md) - [Cozy Collaborative Faux-Fur Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-sandal.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Dynamic Neutral-Toned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanuk-1.md)