# Collaborative '90s-Inspired Mules Dr. Martens and PLEASURES Confirm the New Leather Mules By Kanesa D | Published 2022-04-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-leather-mules References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/dr-martens-pleasures-jorge-mule-release-info) & [drmartens](https://www.drmartens.com/ca/en_ca/) Iconic footwear brands [Dr. Martens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-anywair-mule) and [PLEASURES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-x-pleasures) are furthering their partnership by releasing a new mule inspired by the DIY era of the 1990s zine culture. This news comes after PLEASURES co-founder Alex James teased the collaborative mule early last year. Crafted with black Napa leather and a chilled Vibe sole, the silhouette comes decorated with embroidered PLEASURES lettering on the toe box and the signature Dr. Martens yellow welt threading around the upper. The profile is a rework of the British brand’s classic 1461 [Oxford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-3eye-shoe) shoes, reconstructed to resemble a cut-up shoe. The footbed features both brand names. The Dr. Martens x PLEASURES Jorge will be available on April 30th via the Dr. Martens website. Image Credit: Dr. Martens/PLEASURES ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **90s-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity to create more collaborative fashion items that bring back popular 90s trends for modern audiences. - **Customization and Personalization:** Potential for companies to allow customers to customize or personalize their footwear to fit their specific preferences. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Opportunity for shoe brands to invest in manufacturing processes that are more sustainable and use eco-friendly materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear companies can explore partnerships and collaborations that result in the creation of unique, limited-edition products that appeal to niche audiences. - **Fashion and Apparel Retail:** Retailers can cater to the demand for 90s-inspired fashion by stocking and promoting merchandise that features popular trends from that era. - **Sustainability-focused Brands:** Eco-friendly shoe brands can leverage the trend towards sustainable manufacturing by investing in innovative technologies and materials that reduce their environmental footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laid Back Mule Returns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-anywair-mule.md) - [Sleek Premium Collaborative Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-and-clark.md) - [Classic Bottle-Cap-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-palace.md) - [Collaborative Street-Informed Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer-1.md) - [Collaborative Cumbia-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-awake-ny.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [90’s Inspired Archival Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzz-collection.md) - [Doll-Inspired Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-bratz.md) - [Dark Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection.md)