# Artisanal Sunbleached Unique Footwear JiyongKim Works on 1-1 Special Pairs of Clarks Shoes By Amy Duong | Published 2024-06-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-2 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/jiyongkim-clarks-collaboration/)  [JiyongKim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbleached-floor-lamp) creates special clothing bleaching the materials from the sun and he is bringing this technique to the application of textiles on [Clarks Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbleached-wallabee) designs. The British [imprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-and-clark) gets a four-piece collection by the designer and it splits up into two parts. One of them is only available to view by appointment, which is taking place in Paris at the designer's showroom from June 20-25th. The other half will be launched later this summer and will be available to shop. There hasn't been an official date of when these shoes are set to drop yet. The ones that are available to view in Paris include the iconic Wallabee silhouette and the Desert Trek -- these are bleached with a pattern unique to their own. Image Credit: JiyongKim ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artisanal Fashion:** Artisanal fashion prioritizes traditional crafting techniques, offering unique, handmade items that stand out in the mass production era. - **Sustainable Sunbleaching:** Sustainable sunbleaching utilizes natural sunlight to create distinct patterns on textiles, reducing chemical use in the dyeing process. - **Limited-edition Drops:** Limited-edition drops generate exclusivity and anticipation, appealing to consumers seeking unique pieces that are not widely available. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Footwear:** Luxury footwear combines high-quality materials with exceptional craftsmanship to offer premium products that emphasize exclusivity. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion focuses on eco-friendly practices, such as using natural bleaching techniques, to reduce environmental impact. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retail often uses exclusive collections and limited-time availability to drive consumer demand and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Sun-Bleached Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbleached-wallabee.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Reimagined Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Waved Graphic Moccasin Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinyang-collection.md) - [Generationally Fused Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-senior-generation.md) - [Puffed Collaborative Premium Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-and-clarks.md) - [London-Based Designer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-originals-x-nicholas-daley.md) - [Patterned Suede Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeseyesee-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Reimagined Suede Classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-clarks.md)