# Sulphur-Dyed Mismatched Shoes Needles Brought New Life to the Classic Ghille Sneaker for SS18 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghille-sneaker References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/needles-ghille-sneaker-spring-summer-2018-release) In preparation for the upcoming warmer temperatures, fashion label Needles revived the iconic cult classic Ghille sneaker silhouette for Spring/Summer 2018. In its latest version, the Ghille sneakers are meant to be worn as a [mismatched pair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans), boasting double-toned color schemes of either purple and green or olive and blue. The new Ghille sneaker uppers are colors with a sulphur dye and finished with a [tonal suede overlay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-x-adidas-forest-hills) for a softer texture. To add contrasting details, white stitching details tie the shoes together, along with the wide-set lacing system that the label is known for. The mismatching Ghille sneakers are finished off with a foundation sole unit crafted with white rubber, whilst taking on some of the hues of the respective shoe colorway. The new Ghille sneakers are available for purchase at [Nepenthes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-94) flagship location and select retailers globally. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Mismatched Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to create mismatched shoes in various color schemes and styles. - **Sulphur Dyeing:** Potential for the use of sulphur dyeing technique in other fashion products for unique color effects. - **Contrasting Details:** Brands can explore incorporating contrasting stitching details and wide-set lacing systems in their shoe designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can leverage the trend of mismatched footwear to attract fashion-forward consumers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to offer sulphur dyeing services to incorporate unique color effects in their products. - **Shoe Manufacturing:** Shoe manufacturers can explore incorporating contrasting stitching details and wide-set lacing systems in their designs to create standout products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Naturally Dyed Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peregrine-15.md) - [Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colville.md) - [Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2.md) - [Shaggy Suede Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-x-adidas-forest-hills.md) - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md) - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md) - [Collaborative Textual Patchwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-85.md)