WACKO MARIA works in collaboration with Nike SB on a pair of the Blazer Low sneaker model for the season. The duo update the skate silhouette with additional design elements. The construction foundation retains the traction and supportive elements of the functional model.
The low top cut is complete with some minimal stitching at the heel area and a captivating update at the branding Swoosh. The Swoosh is complete in a snakeskin pattern to add an exotic spirit to the silhouette. The base foundation is complete with black suede materials and a lighter snakeskin to add tonal and textural contrast. Rounding out the new sneaker are Kanji accents at the heel reading Heaven and Tokyo, complete with co-branded sock liners.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Exotic Material Accents
- The use of exotic materials such as snakeskin to accent classic designs offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
- Collaborative Footwear Designs
- Collaborations between established brands and designers present opportunities for fresh and innovative designs in the footwear industry.
- Minimalistic Silhouettes
- Minimalistic designs incorporating subtle accents offer possibilities for disruptive innovation in the footwear fashion industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- The use of exotic materials and collaborative designs presents opportunities for new footwear innovations in the fashion industry.
- Footwear
- Combining different materials to create new silhouettes and designs presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry.
- Design
- Subtle design accents and collaborative efforts offer possibilities for new disruptive innovations in the fashion design industry.
