# Playfully Printed Footwear The Christopher Shannon and Pointer Shoe Collection Offers Hip Designs By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-09-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christopher-shannon-and-pointer References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/08/christopher-shannon-x-pointer-footwear-collection/) & [christophershannon](http://www.christophershannon.co.uk/) Designer Christopher Shannon and Pointer recently joined forces to create an attractive line of footwear for men for the upcoming 2011 Fall/Winter season. The collaborative collection offers two differently patterned high-top sneakers, each available in three different colors. Christopher Shannon and Pointer chose a neutral color palette consisting of navy, gray and black, printed with two all-over white designs. The high cut and neutral tones of the shoes make for a great wardrobe staple. The shoes are both stylish and simple and will complement any casual ensemble this cold-weather season. **Implications** - Businesses that choose to create products in collaboration with other designers or brands will benefit by appealing to a larger audience. The level of exposure these products will receive will be twice as high, leading to a larger clientele and greater profits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Design:** The trend of collaborating with other designers or brands in creating products can lead to increased exposure and profitability. - **Printed Footwear:** The trend of incorporating playful prints onto footwear offers unique and attractive options for consumers. - **Neutral Color Palette:** The trend of using neutral colors in footwear designs provides versatile and easy-to-style options for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Collaborative design in the fashion industry can open up new avenues for creativity and attract a broader customer base. - **Footwear:** The incorporation of playful prints and neutral color palettes in footwear designs presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry. - **Design:** The trend of collaborative design offers opportunities for designers to explore new creative partnerships and expand their reach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Puffed Collaborative Premium Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-and-clarks.md) - [Refined Spring Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kleman-x-percival.md) - [Performance-Inspired Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering1.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [Timeless Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-x-sanders.md) - [Winter Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot.md) - [Collaborative UK-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-and-clarks.md)