# 80s Electro-Pop Kicks The Blondie Converse Sneakers Are Really Rock & Roll By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-15 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blondie-converse References: [vogue.fr](http://www.vogue.fr/Mode/News/100415-les-converse-de-blondie.aspx) [Classic black Chuck Taylors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2) get a makeover in the form on a print of Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry and a bold splash of neon pink for the [Blondie Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debbie-harry) kicks. Harry herself expressed her admiration for the brand and the seemingly inevitable collaboration telling Sping magazine, "These shoes are so associated with rock n roll... it seemed logical that we would work together." The Blondie Converse Chuck Taylors will retail for a limited time at $110. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **80s-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate iconic 80s prints and colors into their products. - **Music-inspired Collaborations:** Potential for musicians to collaborate with fashion brands to create limited-edition merchandise. - **Personalized Sneaker Designs:** Growing trend of creating unique and customized sneaker designs for individual expression. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create collaborations with musicians and incorporate iconic prints and colors from different eras. - **Music:** Potential for musicians to expand their brand through collaborations with fashion companies and merchandise. - **Footwear:** Rising demand for personalized and unique sneaker designs, opening up opportunities for customization services or limited-edition collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Singer-Customized Sneaker Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-eilish-x-converse.md) - [Villainess-Inspired High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppy-pink.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-low-and-hi.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Shoe-Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar-and-converse.md)