# Animal-Print Suede Sneakers Brain Dead and Converse Join to Create a One Star Sneaker Iteration By Amy Duong | Published 2019-02-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-and-converse References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/brain-dead-converse-one-star-release-date-price/) & [converse](https://www.converse.com/us/en_us/c/converse) [Brain Dead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowling-shoe) and Converse work in collaboration once again -- this time, the duo takes on the One Star sneaker silhouette as the main foundation. The collaborative effort follows its previous work together, also spotlighting the same animal-printed theme. This time, the sneaker also comes in a polka dotted version as well. The graphic design pattern was first utilized in 1983 to incorporate a camouflage print, followed by a glow in the dark print in 1988. The new iterations of the One Star sneaker are constructed with [suede materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-x-adidas-forest-hills) throughout the uppers, decorated with [animal or polka dot prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3) in monochromatic hues, and branding details. Notably, the shoe's lining reads phrases such as "Who Controls The Men" and "The Same Elsewhere." The collaborative sneakers are set to drop online and in-store at Brain Dead beginning February 7th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-print Sneakers:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore sustainable materials and manufacturing processes to create animal-print sneakers that are environmentally friendly. - **Collaborative Footwear:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop partnerships between fashion brands and footwear companies to create unique, limited-edition sneaker collaborations. - **Graphic Design Patterns:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Use innovative printing techniques to create customized graphic design patterns on sneakers, allowing for endless creative possibilities. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate sustainable practices and materials into the fashion industry to produce more eco-friendly clothing and accessories. - **Footwear:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine technology and fashion to develop smart sneakers with built-in sensors or connectivity features that enhance user experience. - **Printing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore advanced printing technologies for the fashion industry, such as 3D printing or digital fabric printing, to revolutionize the production process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2.md) - [Textural Collaborative Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-slip-pro.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Bowling Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowling-shoe.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Shaggy Suede Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-x-adidas-forest-hills.md) - [Resilient Collaboration Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-through-the-ropes.md) - [Minimal Hybrid Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-loafer.md)