The new Marni FW19 sneaker features a design that takes inspiration from bananas. The Italian shoe company created the FW19 sneaker in two different models, which include either a slip-on or laced sneaker. Additionally, the shoe is available in different colors and both models feature a rounded dark rubber exterior. The Banana-themed shoe is currently available form the Marni website and at certain retail locations, for a $650 price point.
The shoes also feature a yellow, banana peel-like stripe that runs across the outside of the shoe. The yellow stripe provides a sharp contrast to the dark black rubber sole of the shoe. A white outline runs across the top of the shoe that is nearest to the wearer's ankle.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Fruit-inspired Sneakers
- Opportunity for brands to create footwear designs inspired by different fruits.
- Slip-on Sneakers
- Potential for innovation in slip-on sneaker designs with unique patterns and materials.
- Banana-themed Fashion
- Opportunity to explore banana-themed fashion beyond footwear.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Footwear
- Disruptive innovation opportunities for footwear brands to incorporate unconventional designs and materials.
- Fashion
- Potential for disruption in the fashion industry by exploring fruit-inspired designs and themes.
- Retail
- Opportunity for retail spaces to showcase and sell unique and unconventional fashion items.
