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KITH and adidas Drop the Collaborative Consortium 4D Sneakers

— October 26, 2018 — Fashion
adidas Consortium finishes off its Consortium 4D sneaker series with a collaborative project done alongside New York City-based retail label KITH. The drop is led by designer Ronnie Fieg and the silhouette boasts multi-tonal designs in its signature Primeknit material, drawing tonal and textural inspiration from the retailer's Aspen experience. All of this sits on top of a sole that imitates a lattice overlap.

The main design component of the latest Consortium 4D sneakers lie at its midsole as it delivers high functionality with the implementation of its Carbon Digital Light Synthesis technology. This allows the midsole to be crafted from light and oxygen within over 20,000 struts. The collaborative sneaker is set to drop on November 2nd.
Trend Themes
1. Carbon Digital Light Synthesis Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of Carbon Digital Light Synthesis technology in other industries like automotive or aerospace for lightweight and customizable products.
2. Multi-tonal and Textural Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply multi-tonal and textural designs to other fashion products, such as accessories or clothing, to offer unique and personalized options.
3. Collaborative Sneaker Projects - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between brands and retailers in different industries to create exclusive, limited edition products that cater to specific consumer niches.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technologies, like Carbon Digital Light Synthesis, to create innovative and performance-driven footwear products.
2. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage collaborations between fashion retailers and designers to create limited edition collections that appeal to fashion-forward consumers.
3. Sports Equipment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate multi-tonal and textural designs in sports equipment, such as sports balls or protective gear, to enhance visual appeal and personalization.
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