# Summer-Ready Graphic Apparel Lee Taps Footwear Brand Heydude for a New Footwear and Apparel Line By Kanesa D | Published 2024-06-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heydude References: [retaildive](https://www.retaildive.com/news/lee-heydude-launch-collaboration-amazon/719230/) & [lee](https://www.lee.com/shop/featured-lee-x-heydude)  [Lee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-1) has recently announced a new collaboration with [Heydude](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collegiate-footwear-collection). This partnership has resulted in a stylish capsule collection that spans footwear and apparel. Notably, the entire collection is being launched on [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x) for the first time. The full line will be available on Lee's e-commerce platform, while the footwear will also be sold through Heydude's online store. Pricing for the collection ranges from $30 to $75, as listed on Lee's e-commerce site. The collection comprises exclusive versions of Heydude’s Wally shoe for men and Wendy shoe for women. Elsewhere in the release are men’s and women’s carpenter shorts, a unisex graphic T-shirt available in pink or white, and a unisex graphic tank top offered in gray. Completing the collection is a blue-and-white reversible bucket hat, featuring graphics from the collaborative line. Image Credit: Lee, Heydude ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Fashion Lines:** Fashion brands are increasingly teaming up to create exclusive collections, driving unique cross-brand offerings. - **Unisex Apparel Collections:** The inclusion of gender-neutral clothing items reflects a growing trend towards inclusive fashion that caters to all genders. - **Reversible Clothing:** Reversible items, like the bucket hat in this collection, offer versatility and sustainability, attracting environmentally conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry is seeing a surge in capsule collaborations that meld different brand identities into coherent, consumer-driven offerings. - **E-commerce:** The strategic choice to launch collections on major e-commerce platforms highlights online retail as a crucial distribution channel. - **Footwear:** Customization and collaborations in the footwear segment are becoming prominent, as seen with exclusive versions of popular shoe models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [College-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collegiate-footwear-collection.md) - [Vibrant Soda-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-collection.md) - [Contemporary Men's Golfing Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-1.md) - [Performance-Focused Casual Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x.md) - [Collaboration Denim Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goody-x-lee-collection.md) - [Relaxed Autumn Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-2025-denim-collection.md) - [Lightweight Water-Friendly Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hey2o-collection.md) - [Co-Branded Bespoke Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dieseloveslee.md) - [Vibrant Cartoon-Themed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heydude-x-spongebob.md)