# Handbag-Inspired Sneakers The En Noir x Buscemi 125mm Sneakers Hit New Levels of Lavish By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-01-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-noir-x-buscemi-125mm-sneakers References: [nitrolicious](http://nitrolicious.com/2014/01/24/en-noir-x-buscemi-125mm-sneaker/) & [barneys](http://www.barneys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BNY-Site/default/Product-Show?pid=503315260&q=en%20noir&index=21&utm_source=QFGLnEolOWg&utm_medium=affiliate&siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-Sph.2oHDeB9_PlPVvQcRdQ) Taking on a luggage or purse-like design aesthetic, the En Noir x Buscemi 125mm sneakers push boundaries with a variety of stylings that are simply over the top. The custom designed shoes were crafted to the specifications of En Noir and were made using [luxe Vachetta leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20), tanned with vegetable dye. By far the most enchanting design point of the En Noir x Buscemi 125mm sneakers is the rear, which features a strap similar to one that would be found on a [luxury handbag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-croc). A padlock and key with sham complete the look of the En Noir x Buscemi 125mm sneakers as being expertly styled with the trendsetter in mind. The [crocodile detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-croc) was created using laser etching, which finished the En Noir x Buscemi 125mm sneakers off as a subtly luxurious piece of footwear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Handbag-inspired Footwear:** There is an opportunity to create more designs of shoes and sneakers that are inspired by handbags, incorporating straps, padlocks, and crocodile etchings. - **Luxe Materials:** The use of Vachetta leather, tanned with vegetable dye, and laser etched crocodile detailing present an opportunity for more luxurious materials to be incorporated into footwear designs. - **Custom Designed Sneakers:** With En Noir as a collaborator, custom designed sneakers offer an exciting opportunity to collaborate with fashion brands and designers to create bespoke footwear for niche markets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** These handbag-inspired sneakers create opportunities for innovation in footwear design, especially in luxurious and customizable sneakers. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** The use of high-quality materials and elaborate designs in sneaker production offers an opportunity for further expansion into the luxury goods market. - **Collaborative Marketplace Industry:** Collaborations between sneaker companies and fashion designers are offering the possibility of bespoke and limited-edition sneakers, providing an exciting opportunity for innovation in the collaborative marketplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Slim-Fit City Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-city-sneaker.md) - [High-End Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [Futuristic Sandal Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versace-mercury.md) - [Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1.md) - [Subtly Luxurious Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-box-sneakers.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Money-Inspired Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-concepts-x-new-balance-1000.md)