# Bold Platform Sneaker Collaborations COMME Des GARÇONS Debuted a New Design at an Imaginative Show By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-platform-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/comme-des-garcons-fw18-nike-cortez/#slide-11) & [comme-des-garcons](http://www.comme-des-garcons.com) The bold platform sneaker by [COMME des GARÇONS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-82-1) and [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-tl-25) debuted at a whimsically outrageous fashion show line up that promoted "deconstructed [Betty Book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frances-valentines) 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](https://www.gettyimages.ca/photos/bertrand-guay?sort=mostpopular&mediatype=photography&phrase=bertrand%20guay) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can experiment with sneakers as part of their designs, attracting new customers due to the popularity of sneakers. - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can collaborate with designer brands to create unique and innovative sneakers, disrupting the traditional sneaker market. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flat-Soled Sporty Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-82-1.md) - [Tech-Centric Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-tl-25.md) - [Chunky Retailer Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-96.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Collaboration Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2.md) - [Stealthy Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-3.md) - [Kiss-Covered Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaquera-x-nike-air-max-dn8.md) - [Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei.md) - [Monochromatic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelterrain-sneaker.md)