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# Preppy Sportswear Collaborations
Extra Butter and adidas Join Forces on the Cableknit Collection

By Amy Duong | Published 2020-04-14 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cableknit-collection
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/adidas-consortium-extra-butter-sc-premiere-adilettehttps://extrabutterny.com/) & [extrabutterny](https://extrabutterny.com/)

[adidas Consortium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handball-spezials) works in collaboration with retail brand Extra Butter on the joint Cableknit collection that spotlights the adidas SC Premiere sneaker model and the iconic [adilette slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-and-adidas-1). The update spotlights a preppy theme and vintage aesthetics across the classic footwear models.

The range showcases cable knit accents in a color palette of navy blue and red striped accents. The SC Premiere model is predominantly white at the base foundation before it is detailed with [Primeknit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraboost-collection) around the collar and the waved upper accent. Additional details include the gold details at the EB and branding across the heel, insole, and tongue. The adilette Slides are off-white throughout with the knit paneling the bandage upper in embroidered detailing.

Image Credit: Extra Butter

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 63% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Preppy Sportswear Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with sportswear retailers to create preppy-themed collections that blend vintage aesthetics with modern design.
- **Cableknit Footwear Accents:** Rise in popularity of cable knit accents on footwear, particularly in navy blue and red striped color palette, presenting opportunities for innovative design and branding.
- **Primeknit Technology:** Growing demand for Primeknit technology in footwear manufacturing, creating opportunities for brands to incorporate it in their products for enhanced comfort and performance.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Retail:** Retailers can explore collaborations with high-end sportswear brands to create unique collections that cater to the preppy fashion trend, attracting a wider consumer base.
- **Footwear:** Footwear brands can incorporate cable knit accents, like the ones in the Cableknit collection, into their designs to tap into the growing demand for preppy-inspired styles.
- **Textile and Apparel:** Manufacturers and suppliers of cable knit fabrics can capitalize on the trend by providing materials that cater to brands and designers looking to incorporate cable knit accents in their products.

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