# Banana-Inspired Gladiator Sandals Ancient Greek Sandals x Carven Collection is Bold and Chunky By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancient-greek-sandals-x-carven References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2013/06/48279/carven-ancient-greek-shoes) & [carven.fr](http://carven.fr/) Bold and chunky, the Ancient Greek Sandals x Carven collection features a unique take on the classic gladiator sandal. [Inspired by bananas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-split-pack), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork) 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." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Premium Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-sandal.md) - [Banana-Made Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-4.md) - [Leather Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-homeware.md) - [Maximalist Summer Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maximalist-summer-flipflops.md) - [Roped Collaborative Hybrid Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retropy-sandals.md) - [Futuristic Sandal Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versace-mercury.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md) - [Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adilette-22-xlg.md) - [Sleek T-Strap Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkees-x-jcrew.md)