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Subculture-Merging Boot Designs

Dr. Martens and Pleasures Work on a Collaborative 1460 Boot

— June 22, 2020 — Fashion
Dr. Martens joins forces with Pleasures to unveil a pair of collaborative 1460 boot for the season, with the spotlighting shining on the split aesthetic. The latest iteration joins the footwear brand's ongoing work with talented designers and brands to celebrate the silhouette's anniversary. The Pleasures contribution with the brand showcases a blend of subcultures that honor the elements of heritage, music, and alternative subcultures.

Alex James, founder of Pleasures takes the modern components of New Wave and blends it with the rustic Punk Rock energy. This is translated on the shoe's exterior, splitting down the middle with one side complete in a glossy coat. To capture New Wave, the construction sees polished patent and tough smooth leather to capture the punk energy.


Image Credit: Dr. Martens
Trend Themes
1. Subculture-merging Boot Designs - The trend of merging subcultures in boot designs offers opportunities to collaborate with other brands and designers to create unique and innovative products.
2. Celebrating the Heritage Silhouette - There is a trend to celebrate heritage silhouettes with designer collaborations and this offers opportunities to highlight brand's history and tradition.
3. Blending Modern and Rustic Styles - The trend of blending modern and rustic styles in footwear design opens up opportunities to bring together seemingly contrasting elements in a unique and disruptive way.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can leverage the trend of subculture-merging boot designs and collaborate with designers and brands to offer fresh and innovative products to the consumers.
2. Footwear Industry - The footwear industry can take advantage of the trend to blend modern and rustic styles in their product lines, offering unique interpretations of heritage silhouettes to attract consumers looking for something fresh and different.
3. Creative Industry - The creative industry has opportunities to collaborate with fashion and footwear brands and bring new perspectives to traditional designs, merging subcultures and blending styles for disruptive and innovative outcomes.
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