# Luxurious Tiger Slip-Ons These Gucci Shoes are Made from Coated Canvas and Premium Leather By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-shoes References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/11/gucci-2016-tiger-print-espadrille) & [mrporter](https://www.mrporter.com/en-hk/mens/gucci/leather-trimmed-printed-coated-canvas-espadrilles/783043?ppv=2) After the brand joined with [Timberland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland) for the release of some high-end leather work boots, a new pair of [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-tiger) shoes, dubbed the 'Tiger Espadrilles,' was revealed by the upscale label. The uppers, made from coated-canvas, boast Gucci's iconic branding, as well as the the image of a tiger that it's often associated with itself. Depicted in traditional fashion, the menacing animal's stripes are drawn as in a jagged but uniform way, while its teeth are bared in a roar. Bright green foliage surrounds the tiger on the Gucci shoes and the background is overtaken by light beige. In order to give the casual design a bit of a more refined look, the brand lined the opening with deep chocolate leather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **High-end Designer Shoes:** Expansion of high-end designer shoes using premium materials and unique designs, such as Gucci's Tiger Espadrilles. - **Coated-canvas Materials:** Increased use of coated-canvas materials in designer fashion, as seen in Gucci's Tiger Espadrilles. - **Animal-themed Designs:** Continued popularity of animal-themed designs in fashion, as demonstrated by Gucci's use of a tiger design in their shoes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion industry is introducing new, premium materials and unique designs, such as Gucci's Tiger Espadrilles. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessories retailers are incorporating coated-canvas materials into their products, drawing inspiration from Gucci's Tiger Espadrilles. - **Animal-inspired Fashion:** Animal-inspired fashion brands are incorporating animal designs into their products, following in Gucci's example of using a tiger design in their shoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [New Year-Themed Luxury Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-tiger.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker.md) - [Rebellious Camo Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland.md) - [Premium Craftsmanship Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexico-66-deluxe.md) - [Faux Reptilian Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-moc-premium.md) - [Luxe Leather-Lined Plaid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrace-sneaker.md) - [Soft Suede Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1.md) - [Premium Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-loafer.md) - [Ribbed Padded Sporty Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiff-padded-slipper.md)