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Bold Platform Sneaker Collaborations

COMME Des GARÇONS Debuted a New Design at an Imaginative Show

— March 6, 2018 — Fashion
The bold platform sneaker by COMME des GARÇONS and Nike debuted at a whimsically outrageous fashion show line up that promoted "deconstructed Betty Book knitwear," highly imaginative asymmetrical silhouettes and mix-fabric use for various flower-inspired outfits. In the midst of the overwhelming array of extravagant outfits, the Nike Cortex bold platform sneakers were a recurring footwear element and an anchor point that brought some balance to the chaotic presentation of textile art.

The head designer Rei Kawakubo shares that "she was inspired by Susan Sontag's 1964 essay 'Notes on Camp'"— a notorious academic piece that won the writer intellectual notoriety.

Expressing moments of sensibility and a Renaissance in creativity, COMME Des GARÇONS honors the literary work with a fundamentally emotion-evoking runway and a pair of collaborative bold platform sneakers.

Photo Credits: Bertrand Guay
Trend Themes
1. Bold Platform Sneakers - The use of bold platform sneakers in high-fashion shows for both men and women could disrupt the traditional sneaker market and create new opportunities for collaboration.
2. Collaborations with Designer Brands - Designer brands collaborating with popular sneaker companies can create unique and fresh designs that meet the demands of consumers seeking exclusive and innovative products.
3. Whimsical and Imaginative Fashion Shows - Whimsical and imaginative fashion shows could become a new trend in the fashion industry, inspiring the creation of bold and experimental fashion designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can experiment with sneakers as part of their designs, attracting new customers due to the popularity of sneakers.
2. Footwear - Footwear companies can collaborate with designer brands to create unique and innovative sneakers, disrupting the traditional sneaker market.
3. Art and Design - Collaborations between fashion designers and artists could be a way to bring more creativity to the fashion world, inspiring other industries to think outside the box in their products.
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