# Dramatic Futuristic Boot Designs Rick Owens' Grill Kiss Chelsea Boots Arrive for the SS20 Season By Amy Duong | Published 2020-04-14 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-kiss References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/rick-owens-white-grill-kiss-chelsea-boots-release) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/rick-owens/black-grill-kiss-chelsea-boots/4835961) Avant-garde fashion brand Rick Owens introduces a new footwear design to its lineup in the form of the Grill Kiss Chelsea Boots. The dramatic design does not fall short of its futuristic aesthetics and it adds to the label's impressive Spring/Summer 2020 selection. The footwear sits on a raised foundation that is adorned in a plethora of details and premium materials to ensure its longevity. The boots are [crafted in Italy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jb-ander) and showcases a smooth texture at the upper due to the buffed calf-hair materials. The silhouette is slim and has a high ankle cut with a large stretchy cotton panel that covers a lot of the upper around the heel area traveling down to the midsection. The backstay is long and made from leather to hold the fabric together alongside a small pull tab. Additional details include the [clear platform heel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot) and thick midsole with the captivating industrial bumper at the toes. Image Credit: SSENSE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Avant-garde Footwear Design:** Rick Owens' Grill Kiss Chelsea Boots showcases a new avant-garde footwear design that disrupts traditional shoe styles. - **Futuristic Fashion Aesthetics:** The futuristic aesthetics and premium materials used in Rick Owens' Grill Kiss Chelsea Boots presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Industrial-inspired Footwear:** The industrial bumper and clear platform heel in Rick Owens' Grill Kiss Chelsea Boots introduces a trend towards industrial-inspired footwear designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Rick Owens' use of premium materials in their Grill Kiss Chelsea Boots present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the luxury fashion industry. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The industrial bumper and clear platform heel in Rick Owens' Grill Kiss Chelsea Boots showcase opportunities for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing processes of the footwear industry. - **Online Fashion Retail:** Avant-garde and futuristic designs like Rick Owens' Grill Kiss Chelsea Boots presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in online fashion retail industries that specialize in unique and bold fashion finds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Industrial Textural Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-brutal-boot.md) - [Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-red-wing.md) - [Collaborative Dramatic Soled Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-boot.md)