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The Benoit Meleard SS11 Collection Looks Impossible to Walk In

I hate to state the obvious, but the Benoit Meleard SS11 collection seems made for the likes of Lady Gaga. Although most of the collection appears safe to wear, there are a couple of designs that look impossible to walk in.

Inspired by American shoe designer Beth Levine, 'The First Lady of American Shoe Design,' the Benoit Meleard SS11 collection is entitled 'Manifest.' Using a lot of jersey material and eccentric elastic band placements, this is definitely a line that will capture the eyes of those looking to experiment.

Chunky Heels
The trend for chunky heels is set to disrupt the footwear industry by offering consumers comfortable yet stylish options.
Elasticized Designs
The rise of elastic band placements in designs is disrupting traditional footwear manufacturing and allowing for more experimental designs.
Influencer-inspired Fashion
Fashion inspired by high-profile celebrities like Lady Gaga is disrupting traditional fashion trends and encouraging experimentation.

Who This Affects Most

Fashion
The fashion industry can embrace disruptive innovation by experimenting with new materials and designs, like the use of jersey material in the Benoit Meleard SS11 Collection.
Footwear
The footwear industry is ripe for disruption by incorporating more elastic band placements and comfortable chunky heels in designs.
Influencer Marketing
Influencer-inspired fashion is disrupting the traditional marketing strategies of the industry and increasing the demand for experimental designs.
SCORE
5.5 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 83%
Activity 74%
Freshness 8%

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