# Illustrative Feather Sneakers The Alex et Marine Teams Up with Aigle for a Summer Footwear Line By M | Published 2014-07-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-et-marine References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2014/7/alex-et-marine-x-aigle-2014-summer-footwear-collection) & [alexetmarine.fr](http://alexetmarine.fr/) French shoemaker Aigle recently partnered up with design pair Alex et Marine to create a stylish, limited-edition footwear line that is perfect for the summer season. The collection features several charming kicks covered in a bold black and white feathery print. Alex et Marine are known for their detailed illustrations of animals and wildlife so it makes perfect sense then the pair opted for a feathery foliage print in a black and white colorway. The collection comes with a low and high top sneaker design covered in a high-quality leather upper. The leather is decked out in a monochromatic print of inky leaves and feathers that are perfect for summer. These sneakers will match great with technicolor dresses, shorts and pants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Illustrative Prints:** Designers are exploring detailed and eye-catching illustrations in their product lines. - **Limited-edition Collections:** Companies are creating exclusive and limited merchandise to attract customers seeking unique products. - **Monochromatic Colorways:** Monochromatic colors are becoming more popular in product design, offering a minimalist and stylish look. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Clothing retailers can create exclusive and limited collections of footwear to drive foot traffic and sales. - **Art and Illustration:** Designers and illustrators can promote their work through collaborations with companies for limited-edition products. - **Leather Goods Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of leather goods can explore the use of illustrative prints to create eye-catching products that stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Autumnal Aerodynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dfranklin-aero-sneakers.md) - [Textured Seasonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-camo.md) - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20.md) - [Practical Floral-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-sneakers1.md)