# DIY-Aesthetic Basketball Capsules Converse and Bandulu Join Forces on a Collaborative Capsule By Amy Duong | Published 2021-02-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandulu References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/converse-bandulu-diy-chuck-70-pro-leather-release-details) [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse) works in collaboration with Bandulu on a new capsule full of basketball heritage designs for the season. The aesthetic nods to a messy energy of DIY culture. Founder of Bandulu talks about the partnership, “We approached this collection as an ode to OG basketball culture through the lens of craft and artistry.” The signature Chuck 70 makes its way into the collaboration as a notable silhouette. It is complete in a Cappuccino brown colorway with embroidery details and a colorful accent of paint dripping throughout the upper and midsole. Another sneaker in the capsule is the Pro Leather sneakers, done up in a warm wheat tonal upper informed by suede materials and similar paint detailing. Image Credit: Bandulu ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Diy-aesthetic Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with DIY artists and creators to create unique, customized designs. - **Heritage Sportswear Revival:** Opportunity for sportswear brands to incorporate retro designs and collaborations to appeal to nostalgic consumers. - **Artisanal Sneaker Embellishments:** Opportunity for sneaker brands to partner with artists and add hand-crafted, unique embellishments to their products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** Incorporating DIY and customized designs into mainstream fashion brands and collections. - **Sporting Goods:** Creating retro-inspired sportswear and sneakers to cater to nostalgic consumers. - **Art and Design:** Partnering with brands to create hand-crafted, unique embellishments for various products, such as sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-sneaker-4.md) - [Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5th-quarter-collection.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Sporty Luxe Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-balenciaga-x-nba.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md)