Guidi and nonnative Join Forces on a Pair of Boots
References: coverchord & hypebeast
Guidi and nonnative work in collaboration on a pair of boots that are enclosed with a zipper at the back of the silhouette. The Italian brand and Japanese brand join forces and update a classic model by Guidi -- the back-zippered 788V boots.
This time around, the shoes are offered in the colorways of either beige or charcoal, complete with special techniques. This includes the Goodyear welt stitching and the premium aforementioned zippers. The shoes are made from a reversed horse leather material and softened overtime to promise comfort and mold to the wearer for a custom fit. All of this sits on top of the nonnative Vibram outsole that offers traction and branding can be found on the insoles.
Image Credit: COVERCHORD
This time around, the shoes are offered in the colorways of either beige or charcoal, complete with special techniques. This includes the Goodyear welt stitching and the premium aforementioned zippers. The shoes are made from a reversed horse leather material and softened overtime to promise comfort and mold to the wearer for a custom fit. All of this sits on top of the nonnative Vibram outsole that offers traction and branding can be found on the insoles.
Image Credit: COVERCHORD
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Fashion - More fashion brands will partner to create unique and updated versions of classic designs.
2. Functional Aesthetics - Fashion designers will focus on adding practical features to clothing and accessories.
3. Sustainable Leather Materials - The use of alternative and more sustainable leather materials will become more common in fashion production.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Collaborations between fashion houses and designers will open up opportunities for innovative fashion product design.
2. Footwear - Shoemakers will focus on designing shoes that combine both style and practicality, such as zippered boots or supportive soles.
3. Sustainable Materials - The development and utilization of sustainable leather materials will offer opportunities for fashion and footwear businesses to align with growing consumer demand for more ethical and eco-friendly manufacturing practices.
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