# Haute Punk-Inspired Footwear The ALYX x George Cox Shoes are for Modern Rebels By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alyx-x-george-cox References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/alyx-studio-george-cox-collaboration) & [shop.alyxstudio](https://shop.alyxstudio.com/products/strap-chukka-1) The punk lifestyle is associated with a [rebellious aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk), which is something that the ALYX x George Cox footwear collection highlights with a series of [high-end accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens) and features. Featuring a creeper derby and a high-top boot, the shoe collection focuses on new iterations of the classic silhouettes to offer modern punks with a way to express their rebellious side without needing to scour the thrift shop. The ALYX x George Cox footwear collection features styles starting at €450 and acknowledge a shift towards rebellious styles with a high-end aesthetic. As mature, responsible lifestyles become more appealing to consumers, we could see more fashion brands respond with high-end styles that allow those with a rebel spirit to express their aesthetic without looking too casual. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-end Rebellious Fashion:** The ALYX x George Cox Shoes collection highlights the demand for high-end styles that cater to rebellious individuals. - **Modernized Classic Silhouettes:** The ALYX x George Cox footwear collection focuses on updating classic shoe styles to cater to modern punks. - **Expression of Rebel Aesthetic:** As consumers seek ways to express their rebel spirit without appearing too casual, fashion brands could respond with more high-end designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers have the opportunity to tap into the demand for high-end rebellious fashion styles. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can explore modernizing classic silhouettes to cater to the preferences of rebellious individuals. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can capitalize on the demand for high-end designs that allow consumers to express their rebel aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Themed Hardware Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs-1.md) - [Collaborative Punk Rock Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-beams-collection.md) - [Rebellious Clog Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-paul-gaultier-x-crocs.md) - [Dark Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Collaborative Sci-Fi Series Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-x-stranger-things.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Statement Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmbh-and-axel-arigato.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md)