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# Floral-Motif Neutral Sneakers
Cecile Bahnsen Updates the ASICS Gel Terrain Sneaker Model

By Amy Duong | Published 2024-02-29 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-terrain
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/asics-cecilie-bahnsen-fw24/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C36watgPVH_/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=29bccd01-f6fd-44b8-8176-5da7f64dbbbb)

![Floral-Motif Neutral Sneakers](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/527/gel-terrain.jpeg)

Danish designer Cecile Bahnsen continues to grow her partnership with [ASICS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelterrain-mt) as she updates the [Gel Terrain sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelterrain-2) model for the season ahead. The silhouette is rooted in its [trail running capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-3) and has a no-sew upper defined by technical fabric materials.

It appears to be utilitarian usually but the new design iteration by Bahnsen takes it to a new angle. It comes in a brown colorway option or black colorway, offering versatile and neutral palettes. The silhouette is detailed with flower motifs in a three-dimensional application dotted throughout the upper. This is the main design language and it aligns closely with Bahnsen's Fall/Winter 2024 series dubbed the Bite -- this is comprised of trench coats, satin dresses, sweaters, and more.

Image Credit: Cecile Bahnsen

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 22%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Floral-motif Sneaker Design:** Incorporating three-dimensional flower motifs brings a fresh and feminine touch to traditional sneaker models.
- **Versatile Colorway Options:** Offering brown and black colorways provides consumers with neutral palettes suitable for various outfit choices.
- **Technical Fabric Materials:** Utilizing advanced fabric materials in sneaker design enhances durability and performance for outdoor activities.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can leverage floral-motif designs to attract customers seeking unique and stylish footwear options.
- **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers have the opportunity to innovate by developing technical fabrics suitable for high-performance footwear applications.
- **Footwear Design:** Footwear designers can explore versatile colorway options to cater to the growing demand for adaptable and neutral sneaker choices.

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