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# Rap Icon Slippers
Custom Clothing Art 's Footwear Accessories Celebrate Hip-Hop Royalty

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-18 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-clothing
References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/168582732/drake-slipper-fur-boot-hip-hop-rap?ref=related-3) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/CUSTOMCLOTHINGART?ref=l2-shop-info-name)

From Tupac and Biggie to Little Wayne and Drake, these slippers from [Etsy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) Custom Clothing Art shop celebrate some of hip-hop's most influential icons.

Get comfortable with these micro suede boot and moccasin designs that are adorned with rapper face silhouettes. These [custom slipper designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famichiki) feature furry boot looks that can be folded down as well as loafer designs that slip on and off.

Shows some love to your favourite rap artist with a pair of these Custom Clothing Art footwear designs that are a great gift for hip-hop fanatics. In addition to being customized with your favourite [rapper's face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-boys-air-force-1), the slippers can also be personalized with your name. This accent is added to each design upon request and at no extra charge.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 42% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Custom Hip-hop Slippers:** Opportunity to create personalized footwear accessories that celebrate rap icons and appeal to hip-hop fanatics.
- **Micro Suede Boot Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to combine comfort and style with furry boot looks that can be folded down.
- **Personalized Rap Artist Merchandise:** Creating customized slippers with rapper face silhouettes and personalized names taps into the trend of fan merchandising.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can tap into the rap icon trend by producing and selling custom hip-hop slippers.
- **E-commerce:** Online platforms can provide a convenient and accessible marketplace for selling personalized rap artist merchandise like custom slippers.
- **Gift and Merchandise:** Merchandising companies can seize the opportunity to create and distribute customized slippers as a unique gift option for hip-hop aficionados.

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