Rick Owens' DRKSHDW brand has released new elevated platform lifestyle sneakers called the 'Abstract Sole.' The sneakers have an eerie and simple appearance that reflects the designer's past item lineups. A majority of the apparel items in the brand are affiliated with black and white colors as its primary choice.
The 'Abstract Sole' sneakers feature black uppers with white midsole and sole. It takes design similarities to Converse's Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers with specific components changed. The standout feature of the sneakers is its irregular and elevated platforms that extend the midsole and sole vertically. Within the sneakers, it appears to have two different soles being connected as the upper layer of the sole displays a generic appearing lifestyle sneaker sole. In contrast, the bottom layer shows a sole similar to basketball sneakers. Additionally, the sneakers contain DRKSHDW's star emblem embroidered into the medial. The Rick Owens DRKSHDW' Abstract Sole' sneakers are available for $560.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Elevated Platform Sneakers
- Innovative design of sneaker soles allows for potential disruption in the sneaker industry.
- Black and White Color Scheme
- The popular color scheme of DRKSHDW brand may influence fashion trends in other areas.
- Abstract Aesthetic
- The eerie and minimalistic design of the 'Abstract Sole' may inspire other fashion brands to embrace abstract aesthetics.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion Industry
- The DRKSHDW brand's unconventional sneaker design may encourage other fashion brands to take risks with their products.
- Sneaker Industry
- The 'Abstract Sole' sneaker design may have the potential to disrupt the traditional sneaker industry.
- Design Industry
- DRKSHDW's abstract and eerie style may inspire designers in various industries to incorporate similar aesthetics in their work.
