Acne Studios and its creative director Johnny Johannson introduces the brand new patchwork leather ankle boots that are set to join the Fall/Winter 2021 season. It has a playful design language that takes calf leather suede materials to create the silhouette. It is detailed in a shadow blue hue and finished with distressed tied knit details throughout the welt of the silhouette. The boots also give off a modern take of the western-themed silhouette.
For better access and enclosure purposes, the shoes have a zipper on the side and sit on top of a dark brown crepe rubber wedge as the outsole unit. Talking about the shoe, Johannson states,“ this is a wardrobe that brings together the relaxed silhouette of sports casual with the tailored glamour from my dream of living in a band [...] it is menswear that is functional and minimal, with humor, sexiness, and lightness.”
Image Credit: Acne Studios
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Patchwork Leather Designs
- Opportunity for designers to create unique and playful designs using patchwork leather materials.
- Soft Boot-like Silhouettes
- Emerging trend of footwear designs that combine casual and formal elements to create a relaxed yet stylish look.
- Western-inspired Design Language
- Increase in popularity of incorporating western design elements in footwear, creating a modern take on a classic style.
Where This Applies
- Footwear Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can explore the use of patchwork leather and new silhouettes to stay current with emerging footwear trends.
- Fashion Design
- Designers can incorporate western design elements and playful patchwork leather materials to create unique and stylish garments.
- Retail and E-commerce
- Retailers and E-commerce stores can market and sell patchwork leather ankle boots and other western-inspired footwear to customers looking for stylish and unique designs.
