Suicoke introduces new looks as a part of its Fall/Winter 2022 roster and highlights the FUROSHIKI silhouette with the latest Futon. The shoes are inspired by the Japanese practice of fabric folding that first started back in 710 B.C. This was during the Nara period when holing fabrics were practiced in order to protect the treasure and other items and has since become a technique that is used across the world.
Now, Suicoke works together with Vibram again to create the Futon that incorporates the technique at the Wrapping Sole unit in both high and low silhouette iterations. It is spotlighted by its heat-retentive padded fabric material and neutral color palette of either beige, forest gree, wheat, eggshell white, or all black.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Japanese-inspired Footwear
- Footwear companies can explore new design opportunities by drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese folding techniques.
- Fabric-folding Techniques
- Incorporating fabric-folding techniques in fashion products can offer unique, innovative products that appeal to diverse consumer demographics.
- Heat-retentive Padded Material
- Product designers can incorporate heat-retentive padded material in their product lines to address customer needs for warmth and comfort in colder temperatures.
Where This Applies
- Footwear
- Footwear manufacturing companies can use Japanese-inspired design techniques to create unique and innovative products.
- Fashion
- Fashion companies can incorporate fabric-folding techniques in their product designs to offer distinctive products that are inspired by Japanese culture.
- Outdoor Gear
- Outdoor gear companies can incorporate heat-retentive padded material in their product designs to offer warmth and comfort to customers in cold weather conditions.
