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Strong Patterning Luxe Sandals

Dior Unveils a Beige and Black Iteration of the Atlas Sandal

— February 4, 2021 — Luxury
Luxury fashion house Dior introduces a new tonal iteration of the Atlas Sandal for the Summer 2021 season. The French label details the shoes with familiar patterning that is signature to the house. The upper is made up of two main panel areas that blend both Oblique Jacquard pattern over the bridge of the foot area.

This is then layered with soft suede materials on top. The warped panels around the midfoot will add more dimension and textures to the shoe. It is all held together with buckled straps to hold the wearer in place around the heel, the toe box, and the mid foot. The colorway fuses black, white, and navy blue, sitting atop a thick footbed.

Image Credit: Dior
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Sandal Design - The use of signature patterning and unique layering techniques provides an opportunity for fashion houses to differentiate their sandal designs and create new luxury trends.
2. Tonal Colorways - Exploring new tonal colorways in luxury footwear offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to capture consumer interest and generate new sales.
3. Layered Textures and Materials - Incorporating unique layered materials and adding textural elements to footwear designs can provide fashion brands with an innovative approach to creating new luxury trends that will attract consumer attention.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - The luxury fashion industry can leverage new design elements to create unique and exclusive products that appeal to high-end consumers and drive sales.
2. Footwear Industry - Footwear brands can explore new design techniques and materials to differentiate themselves in a competitive market, attract new customers, and remain relevant.
3. Online Retailers - Online retailers can leverage new luxury fashion trends and unique designs to their advantage by offering exclusive products that appeal to consumers seeking one-of-a-kind fashion items.
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