# Animal Collector Kicks The Ambush & Bape 'Animal Pack' is a Safari for Your Shoe Closet By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambush-bape-animal-pack References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/05/06/ambush-x-bape-creeepsta-animal-pack/ambush-bape-creeepsta-animal-pack-4/) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/cliffedge/c/0000000354/?p=2&type=all) I really want to go to the zoo after checking out the Ambush & [Bape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-boot) '[Animal Pack' sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2). Japanese jewelry manufacturer Ambush and clothing company Bape have been collaborating for some time now, but the results have never looked this wild. The Ambush & Bape 'Animal Pack' is modeled on the Bape Creepsta Low and features the 'skins' of several different animals. Personally, I'd love to rock zebra skin shoes, but I think [PETA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-tribe-cosmetics) and the rest of humanity would lose their collective minds if I did. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-inspired Sneakers:** The trend of animal-inspired sneakers presents an opportunity for companies to partner and create unique designs, appealing to consumers' love for animals and individualism. - **Collaborative Fashion:** The rise of collaborations within the fashion industry allows brands to cross-promote and reach new audiences while offering consumers unique and limited edition products. - **Sustainable Sneakers:** The growing demand for sustainable fashion presents opportunities for companies to develop eco-friendly and biodegradable materials for sneaker production. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands and designers can tap into the animal-inspired sneakers trend, expanding their product offerings and reaching new demographics. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can invest in sustainable materials and manufacturing processes, aligning with consumer demands while reducing their environmental impact. - **Art and Design:** The trend of collaborative fashion presents opportunities for artists and designers to showcase their skills and reach new audiences through cross-industry partnerships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [K-Pop Playful Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stray-kids.md) - [Animal Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4.md) - [Patterned Collaborative Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-2.md) - [Camo-Patterned Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-adidas.md) - [Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8-sta.md) - [Faux Fur-Animal Print Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-lt-1.md) - [Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans.md) - [Logo-Filled Streetwear Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md)