# Chromatically Illustrated Shoes The Custom Air Force 1s by Studio Hegel Channel Takashi Murakami By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-air-force-1s References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/6/takashi-murakami-studio-hagel-nike-air-force-1-custom) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/studiohagel/) An Amsterdam-based footwear design and consultancy studio released a pair of custom [Air Force 1s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-club) that celebrate the work of renowned Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. The top of the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-mid-sneaker) silhouette embraces the iconic style of the creative with multi-colored flowers, while the bottom half of the shoe offers a strong contrast with crisp white. [Studio Hegel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments-becoming) further embellishes its custom Air Force 1s with a neon yellow zig-zag stitching that runs across the body of the shoe. The bespoke sneaker is completed with OFF-WHITE-branded shoelaces. As the custom Air Force 1s pay tribute to the Japanese artist's popular body of work, this is yet another display of how sneaker culture embraces a multi-disciplinary approach to design and has a strong affinity to art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-disciplinary Design:** The trend of combining multiple design disciplines, such as fashion, art, and technology, to create unique products. - **Customization:** The trend of offering personalized products to customers, allowing them to express their individuality and creativity. - **Art-inspired Fashion:** The trend of incorporating elements of fine art into fashion design, blurring the lines between the two industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Innovators in the footwear industry can explore the potential of customization and multi-disciplinary design to create unique and personalized products. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry leaders can incorporate fine art into their designs, creating products that are both fashionable and meaningful. - **Art:** Artists and galleries can collaborate with fashion and footwear designers, expanding their reach and influence beyond traditional art channels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Artistic Floral Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohana-hatake.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-mid-sneaker.md) - [Paisley Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paisley.md) - [Colorful Paneling Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-iii-1.md) - [Sushi Restaurant-Collab Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-club.md) - [Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition.md) - [Holiday-Honoring Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1.md) - [Minimal All-White Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-iii.md)