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# Metallic Silver Leather Footwear
Highsnobiety Works With Guidi and Anchoret on Special Footwear

By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-01 | Luxury
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchoret
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/guidi-anchoret-hs-leather-shoe-capsule/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BpgHfgxHZ9o/?taken-by=anchoret_beijing)

Highsnobiety works in collaboration with Italian shoemaker Guidi and Chinese boutique Anchoret on a new collection of captivating footwear options. All of the silhouettes are complete is a [metallic silver hue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-premium-sneaker) and are [handcrafted from premium leather materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miu-miu-nb-530). The collection expands from Guidi's selection as it exemplifies something that is both old and new. Guidi takes on traditional pieces and gives it elevated design touches to give it a new aesthetic that pushes for longevity.

There are three silhouettes in total -- the PL2, which is a frontal-zippered boot, the 788z, which is a back-zippered boot, and the [992](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-cloud-colorway), which is a lace-up shoe. The new collaborative range is limited to only 100 pairs in total with the additional exclusive shoehorn, which are exclusive to only 40 pieces.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 20% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Metallic Silver Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and color options to create unique and eye-catching footwear designs.
- **Handcrafted Leather Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design elements to create footwear that is both timeless and fashionable.
- **Limited Edition Collaborative Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster partnerships between brands to create exclusive and highly sought-after footwear collections with limited availability.

### Where This Applies

- **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate metallic silver leather and other unconventional materials into shoe production processes to attract fashion-forward consumers.
- **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate limited edition collaborative collections that offer unique designs and exclusive perks to drive customer excitement and increase sales.
- **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with innovative design details and limited production runs to create high-end footwear that appeals to luxury consumers looking for exclusivity.

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