# Animal-Printed Luxe Footwear Dior Upgrades Its B23 Sneakers in All-Over Leopard Patterning By Amy Duong | Published 2019-08-21 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b23 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/8/dior-b23-high-top-leopard-print-sneaker-release) & [dior](https://www.dior.com/en_us) Luxury fashion house [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-b9s-sneakers) launches an updated iteration of its B23 sneaker silhouette. This time around, the house adorns the sneaker is an all-over [animal print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3) in two different tonal options. The set of sneakers are a part of the house's Winter 2019 capsule and highlight leopard patterning. Across the uppers, it boasts a jacquard nylon print in the tonal options of either brown or gray over the uppers. The clear technical fabrication is featured over the lacing system throughout the heel for added textures. It also showcases the leopard print through the transparent overlay and the dual tonal rubber sole units are decorated with stripes and branding details. The shoes are available in both low and high structures with a black rubber pull tab at the back of the sneaker. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animal Print Fashion:** Luxurious fashion houses can innovate by incorporating animal prints into their products for a bold and unique look. - **Sneaker Fashion:** Fashion labels can disrupt the sneaker industry by launching upgraded iterations of classic sneaker silhouettes to stay relevant. - **Transparent Design:** Clear technical fabrications and transparent overlays can be utilized by fashion brands to add a futuristic and edgy look to their products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can incorporate animal prints into their products to provide customers with unique and bold designs. - **Sneaker Industry:** The sneaker industry can stay relevant and innovate by launching new variations of classic sneaker silhouettes. - **Fashion Accessories:** Using transparent materials in the development of fashion accessories like footwear can give products an edgy and futuristic look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Skater Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-b9s-sneakers.md) - [Chunky Logo-Adorned Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b33.md) - [Chunky Luxe Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-chrono.md) - [Animal Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Luxury Hiking Fall-Ready Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htown.md) - [Mohair-Laced Luxe Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-boot-1.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Court-Inspired Sneaker Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-roadie.md)