Studio Hagel, a footwear brand founded by designer Mathieu Hagelaar, unveiled the 'Hagel Shroud,' the brand's newest sneaker, which draws inspiration from both a 2018 MakersMonday experiment and a car-themed Nike Cortez silhouette.
Of course, central to the sneaker's eye-catching design is a padded ECCO leather shroud that stretches from the ankle to the mid-toe section of the shoe. In addition, the sneaker implements the use of other textured fabrics on the sidewalls and dons suede overlays that attach to the heels and toe tips. Meanwhile, a banner printed on the mid-foot reads "HAGEL' and unique black cage hugs the sneaker's front and back ends.
“The design process is an experiment, an ongoing exploration of ideas”, said Hagelaar referencing the avant-garde design. “The Shroud is both a result of this process and the start of a new chain of thoughts" he concluded.
Image Credit: Hagel
What's Driving This Trend
- Shroud-adorned Sneakers
- Innovative sneaker designs that incorporate a shroud and experiment with unique materials and textures can disrupt the footwear industry and attract trend-seekers.
- Banner-printed Textile Accents
- Adding unique banners and textile accents to footwear designs can create a visually appealing product that differentiates from competitors and attracts brand loyalists.
- Experimentation in Footwear Design
- Encouraging experimentation in footwear design can lead to innovative and avant-garde products that disrupt the industry and attract attention from consumers and competitors alike.
Who This Affects Most
- Footwear
- Incorporating unique and experimental design elements in footwear can differentiate brands and attract trend-seeking consumers, creating disruptive innovation opportunities.
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can benefit from experimenting with unique textures, materials, and design elements in footwear and apparel to create disruptive and innovative looks.
- Retail
- Retail stores that are willing to experiment with and feature unique and avant-garde footwear designs can attract trend-seeking consumers and disrupt the traditional retail industry model.
