# Multi-Tone Footwear Collabs The Diplo X Crocs Collab Shares Unique, Multi-Tone Styles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-06-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diplo-x-crocs References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/crocs-and-diplo-take-a-walk-on-the-weird-side-on-june-8-with-first-ever-sandal--clog-collaboration-301304133.html) & [crocs](http://www.crocs.com) The Diplo X Crocs collection introduces an artful take on the Classic Clog and new Classic Crocs Sandal with custom Jibbitz charms. Fans of clogs will be delighted to collect [paint-inspired graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-x-crocs-pollex-clog) and mushroom charms, plus the footwear brand's first-ever collaboration on its two-strap silhouette. This month, Diplo will be introducing fans to the Diplo X Crocs collection during a livestreamed performance on Mad Decent's [Twitch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitch-stories) channel. The event is set to share an immersive set that mimics the nature-inspired look of the collab. Fans will also have the chance to get one of the designs of their own, since 1,000 pairs of the Diplo X Crocs Classic Clogs and Diplo X Crocs Classic Sandals will be given away. Image Credit: Emma Marie Jenkinson ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-tone Footwear Collaborations:** The popularity of multi-tone footwear collaborations signifies an opportunity for shoe brands to incorporate unique design elements and increase consumer interest. - **Customizable Shoe Accessories:** The rise of customizable shoe accessories like Crocs' Jibbitz charms suggests a potential avenue for shoe brands to expand product offerings and increase personalization options for consumers. - **Virtual Events for Product Launches:** The successful Diplo X Crocs livestreamed performance highlights the effectiveness of virtual events for product launches, providing brands the opportunity to reach a wider audience beyond in-person attendees. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The trends in multi-tone footwear collaborations and customizable shoe accessories suggest a potential for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry to incorporate unique design elements and increase personalization options for consumers. - **Fashion Retail:** The rise of virtual events for product launches suggests a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion retail brands to expand their reach and engage consumers in a more technologically-driven environment. - **Live Events:** The success of the Diplo X Crocs virtual launch event highlights a potentially disruptive innovation opportunity for live events companies to broaden their reach beyond in-person attendees and leverage the power of technology for more immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Bird-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-3.md) - [Collaborative Donut-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-and-krispy-kreme.md) - [Collaborative Statement Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs.md) - [Collaborative Punk Rock Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-beams-collection.md) - [Joyfully Patterned Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-and-marimekko.md) - [Donut-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-crocs.md) - [Collaboration Sock Clog Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-happy-socks.md) - [Graffiti Clog Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slawn-crocs-classic-clog.md) - [Branded Soda Clog Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-crocs.md)