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90s Skate-Inspired Sneakers

AUXILIARY Unveils Antiskate Sneakers for New Satirical Pack

— October 27, 2020 — Fashion
London-based footwear brand AUXILIARY introduces its new collection entitled 'Silence is a Luxury.' The pack is made up of six sneaker silhouettes and four formal foorwear designs. The standout silhouette are the Antiskate sneakers, which are heavily inspired by 90s skate culture. The shoes are constructed from tumbled and Polido leather materials as well as 'pony-skin.'

These updates give the shoe an elevated look at separates them from traditional skate sneakers. The rest of the capsule includes the laced sneaker with formal black leather materials, a slip-on sneaker made from suede, and three laced shoes crafted from woven fabric that is sourced from recycled plastic bottles. The shoe are all complete with luxe detailing and branded with an AUX stitching.

Image Credit: AUXILIARY
Trend Themes
1. 90s Skate-inspired Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion brands to bring back 90s skate culture and offer updated styles with elevated materials and luxury details.
2. Sustainable Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate recycled materials into their products, as seen in AUXILIARY's use of woven fabric sourced from plastic bottles.
3. Hybrid Footwear - There is an opportunity for footwear brands to create hybrid styles that combine traditional sneaker styles with formal footwear, as seen in AUXILIARY's combination of laced sneaker with formal black leather materials in their new collection.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can draw from 90s skate culture and sustainability to create updated and environmentally conscious styles.
2. Footwear - Footwear brands can create innovative and hybrid designs that combine different shoe styles to meet the needs of various lifestyles and occasions.
3. Sustainable Materials - There is an opportunity for companies to innovate in sustainable materials sourcing and use, as seen in AUXILIARY's use of woven fabric sourced from recycled plastic bottles.
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