Maison Margiela's latest 'Future Laminated' sneakers arrive as the recent iteration of the signature silhouette, coming strongly from an Avant-Garde angle. It is complete in a high-top cut this time around, with the spotlight hitting the uppers. The uppers are now adorned in a translucent material sitting on top of a shark-tooth sole foundation.
The reworked version informs the uppers to be wrapped with the clear material, which is a laminated polyurethane. The aforementioned outsoles boast the shark-tooth details with additional details informed by lacing systems and an additional ankle strap. The uppers are also infused with soft leather materials in order to add comfort. The bold design is predominantly neutral in color, with beige, black, white, and some touches of yellow.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Transparent Sneakers
- Opportunity for innovative footwear brands to embrace translucent materials and create avant-garde designs.
- High-top Sneakers
- Potential for brands to focus on high-top cut sneakers and incorporate unique design elements for a standout aesthetic.
- Laminated Polyurethane
- Disruptive opportunity for materials companies to develop laminated polyurethane for use in footwear and other fashion applications.
Sectors Adopting This
- Footwear
- The footwear industry can explore avant-garde designs and innovative materials to create visually striking and unique shoes.
- Fashion
- Fashion brands and designers can push the boundaries of traditional aesthetics by embracing transparent materials and bold designs.
- Materials
- Materials companies can develop laminated polyurethane as a disruptive material for various fashion applications, including footwear.
