# Remixed Designer Clogs The Balenciaga x Crocs Collaboration Debuted at Paris Fashion Week By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-10-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-crocs References: [designscene.net](https://www.designscene.net/2017/10/balenciaga-x-crocs.html) & [balenciaga](https://www.balenciaga.com/ca) An unexpected [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier) x [Crocs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs) collaboration was unveiled at the labels's Paris Fashion Week presentation for Spring/Summer 2018. Known as one of the world's most unfavorable footwear styles, Crocs are more synonymous with comfort and durability than they are aesthetically pleasing. This bold collaboration remixes the classic clog with an added platform heel, along with Balenciaga's logo and vibrant embellishment details. Gaining mixed reviews from fashion fans, the already viral collaboration speaks to head designer and Vetements founder Demna Gvasalia's ability to reframe unflattering pieces into those that are covetable by streetwear-obsessed Millennials. This luxury-minded shoe collaboration combines bold silhouettes, and colors with comfort, making it surprisingly functional for consumers looking to make a statement without losing sight of practicality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury-minded Shoe Collaborations:** The Balenciaga x Crocs collaboration demonstrates the trend of luxury brands partnering with casual or unconventional footwear brands to create unique and exclusive products. - **Reframing Unflattering Styles:** The collaboration shows the trend of designers reinventing traditionally unattractive or unfavorable styles and turning them into fashionable and desirable pieces. - **Statement-making Comfort:** The trend of combining bold aesthetics and comfortable designs in footwear offers consumers the opportunity to make a fashion statement without sacrificing practicality. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore collaborations between luxury brands and unconventional footwear brands to create unique and boundary-pushing products that appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can look into reinventing and reimagining traditionally unappealing styles to cater to changing consumer preferences and tap into new market segments. - **Millennial Fashion:** The Millennial fashion industry can embrace the trend of statement-making comfort by offering bold and comfortable designs that appeal to fashion-forward consumers seeking both style and practicality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High Fashion Clog Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier.md) - [Collaborative Statement Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs.md) - [Rebellious Clog Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-paul-gaultier-x-crocs.md) - [Stylish Platform Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bae-clog.md) - [Luxury Collaborative Fuzzy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-crocs.md) - [Collaborative Punk Rock Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-beams-collection.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Joyfully Patterned Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-and-marimekko.md) - [Tasselled Chain Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-pop-mart-skullpanda.md)