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# Artist-Designed Leather Sandals
Beek and Lillian Farag​ Debuted a Brightly Colored Handmade Sandal

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-06-11 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beek
References: [beekshop](https://www.beekshop.com/) & [beekshop](https://www.beekshop.com/products/mockingbird-lillian-farag)

Beek, a premium footwear brand that designs its products in Newport Beach, California, and produces them in Mexico, recently joined forces with artist Lillian Farag, who's known for her use of playful and expressive designs that she often uses to customize leather goods and accessories.

Like Beek's other sandals, the [collaborative slip-on](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-sandal) is marked by a high-quality leather build, which promises both comfort and longevity. Over time, the [all-leather vegetable-tanned sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyoto-tradition) molds to the shape of the wearer's foot, and the molded arch support makes them suited to all-day wear. In addition to being handmade, each of the Beek X Lillian Farang sandals are individually [hand-painted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby), giving every pair their own unique characteristics, and allowing consumers to get their hands on a truly one-of-a-kind piece of art.

With wear, the sandals mold and stretch to fit the wearer like a glove, providing the perfect slip-on that instantly elevates any summer look with a welcome splash of color. The sandals are available in women's sizes 6 through 11, and retail for $199.

Image Credit: Beek

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 54% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Customizable Leather Goods:** Collaborating with artists for customizable designs on leather footwear and accessories provides a unique and premium product for consumers.
- **Handmade Artistic Footwear:** Creating footwear that is both handmade and individually hand-painted adds a personal touch to the product and creates a unique selling point for brands.
- **Footwear with Molded Arch Support:** Including molded arch support in footwear enhances comfort and allows for all-day wear, making it a sought-after feature for consumers.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Footwear:** Footwear companies can collaborate with artists to create customized designs and incorporate unique features like molded arch support.
- **Art and Design:** Artists can partner with footwear companies to showcase their designs and create new revenue streams from licensing agreements or collaborations.
- **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can offer exclusive styles and limited edition collaborations to entice customers looking for unique and premium fashion products.

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