Banana-Inspired Gladiator Sandals

Ancient Greek Sandals x Carven Collection is Bold and Chunky

Bold and chunky, the Ancient Greek Sandals x Carven collection features a unique take on the classic gladiator sandal. Inspired by bananas, it might not be the most flattering style on the market, but it is certainly one that would make the loudest statement.

Available in three superflat models, high, mid-height and low, the Ancient Greek Sandals x Carven collection is comprised of three colors as well: yellow, nude and black. Part of the Carven Resort 2014 line, the sandals boast an intricate pattern that displays a wealth of technical skill. Christina Martini, founder of Ancient Greek, states, "For the exclusive gladiator sandals, we have punctuated our traditional techniques such as cut-outs and hot stamps to create something as cool and fresh as Carven is."

Chunky Sandals
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing and manufacturing bold and chunky sandals with unique inspirations.
Banana-inspired Fashion
Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating fashion collections with fruit-inspired designs, like the Ancient Greek Sandals x Carven collection.
Statement Footwear
Opportunity for disruptive innovation by designing shoes that make a loud and impactful fashion statement, like the gladiator sandals in this collection.

Where This Applies

Footwear Manufacturing
Disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear manufacturing industry to create unique and bold designs, inspired by unconventional sources like fruits.
Fashion Design
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion design industry by incorporating unconventional inspirations like fruits into clothing collections.
Accessories Retail
Disruptive innovation opportunities in the accessories retail industry to offer statement footwear that stands out and makes a bold fashion statement.
SCORE
4.5 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 64%
Activity 64%
Freshness 8%

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