Beware! The zoo is invading footwear; just look at these Jean Paul Gaultier Pataugas boots. Dubbed--en français--the 'Authentique Marinière Boot,' this canvas and rubber boot draws its influence from classical sailor form (and function).
Gaultier brings his quintessential Breton stripes to the table for these kicks, which mark shoemaker Pataugas' 60th anniversary. The combined forces bring a French blowout not to be reckoned with.
Implications - Accessories are the easiest way for fashion lovers to achieve a sense of individual style that the general public are seeking in this seemingly uniform world where what people wear defines who they are. Animal prints, bold patterns and bright colors are all design elements that stores, designers and photographers use to make products that appeal to a customer base that is seeking something different.
What's Driving This Trend
- Animal-inspired Footwear
- Fashion brands can explore incorporating animal prints and textures in their footwear designs to cater to customers seeking unique styles.
- Bold Patterned Footwear
- Designers can experiment with bold patterns and colors in their footwear designs to cater to customers seeking individuality.
- Celebrity Collaborations
- Fashion brands can venture into collaborating with famous designers to create limited edition footwear collections.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can adopt the trend of incorporating animal prints, bold patterns, and celebrity collaborations in their footwear collections.
- Retail
- Retail stores can stock up on animal print and bold patterned footwear to cater to customers seeking unique and individual styles.
- Design
- Designers can explore the trend of incorporating animal prints and bold patterns in their footwear designs to cater to fashion-forward customers.
