# Hand-Dyed Suede Sneakers Needles Revives the Ghillie Sneakers for the Fall/Winter 2018 Season By Amy Duong | Published 2018-08-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghllie-sneakers References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/8/needles-fall-winter-2018-ghillie-sneakers) & [havenshop](https://havenshop.com/footwear/needles-latest-ghillie-sneakers-fw18) Fashion label Needles unveils its latest collection for the Fall/Winter 2018 season and among its seasonal offerings is the iconic Ghillie sneakers. The Ghillie sneakers are a highlighting item in the range with its unique [cow suede uppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker) and contrasting canvas paneling detail. The footwear silhouette is often praised for its dyeing technique that involves sulfur compounds. Each one has been [hand-dyed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peregrine-15) to ensure individuality and uniqueness throughout the entire collection, as each pair will be slightly different. This special technique gives the shoe a psychedelic design aesthetic, as the dyeing process makes itself much more prevalent this season than its previous offerings. The [Needles Ghillies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark) sneakers will be available online through HAVEN later this year as the colder seasons approach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 23% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hand-dyed Sneakers:** There is an opportunity for companies to implement unique hand-dyed design processes in their product lines to create a sense of individuality and uniqueness. - **Psychedelic Design Aesthetic:** There is an opportunity for companies to create products with vibrant and colorful designs, influenced by psychedelic designs of the 60s and 70s. - **Contrasting Panel Detailing:** There is an opportunity for companies to incorporate contrasting panel detailing in their products to add a unique element to their designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can create unique designs and implement hand-dyed processes in their products to stand out in a crowded market. - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can incorporate contrasting panel detailing in their sneaker designs, giving them a unique element on the market. - **Art:** Artists can use the psychedelic design aesthetic as inspiration to create unique pieces of art with vivid colors and intricate designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Versatile Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark.md) - [Hand-Stitched Artisanal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1.md) - [Revived Counterculture Trackwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-fw5-track-suit.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes.md) - [Vibrant Hand-Stitched Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuon-and-sashiko-gals.md) - [Textural Stitched Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-94.md) - [Seasonal Co-Ord Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-release.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md)