# Somber Suede Kicks George Cox x British Remains Give a Classic Spin to an Iconic Model By Felicia Moursalien | Published 2011-11-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-cox-x-british-remains References: [pretaclicher.blogspot](http://pretaclicher.blogspot.com/2011/11/la-collab-3.html) & [colette.fr](http://www.colette.fr/#/page/5969/british-remains-x-george-cox/) Nothing screams British shoe more than George Cox x British Remains footwear collaboration. The legendary brand George Cox has been making the iconic 'creeper' since 1949, and the latest footwear design is rad. This collaboration brings the shoe in [jazzy suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2) with colors like mushroom grey, navy blue and black. The design is classic, round toed and uncluttered with laces and a chunky rubber soul. These shoes would perfectly combine with skinny jeans, funky patterned tights and even thrown on with dresses and skirts. The George Cox x British Remains combo will give you that edgy, [East London style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-originals-x-nicholas-daley) with a more subtle and classic twist. If you're a [fan of Clarkes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirddy-x-clarks), then this is the shoe perfect for hipster artsy men and women alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Suede Footwear Trend:** Brands can innovate by incorporating soft suede material into their footwear designs for a classic yet modern look. - **Collaborative Footwear Design Trend:** Collaborating with other footwear brands can lead to unique and iconic designs that appeal to a wider range of customers. - **Minimalist Footwear Design Trend:** Creating shoes that are uncluttered with laces and feature a chunky rubber sole can result in a trendy and streamlined look. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing Industry:** Footwear manufacturers can explore incorporating suede into their designs to stay on-trend and appeal to modern consumers. - **Collaborative Design Industry:** Design firms can work with other brands to create unique and innovative designs that stand out in the market. - **Fashion Industry:** The minimalist footwear design trend could be incorporated in the fashion industry to offer streamlined clothing designs that complement shoes with similar features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Versatile Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark.md) - [Collaborative Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-wallabee-boot.md) - [Reimagined Suede Classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-clarks.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Texturally Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-grounds-uk.md) - [Collaborative UK-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-and-clarks.md) - [Collaborative Sun-Bleached Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbleached-wallabee.md) - [Timeless Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-x-sanders.md)