# Shoe Monsters Julien Renault Creates Funny Runner Graphic Art By Rachel | Published 2009-08-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julien-renault References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/design/sneakers-lover.html) & [julienrenault](http://www.julienrenault.com/) Canadian graphic designer Julien Renault definitely has street art style. His 'Sneaker's Lover' collection is a fun group of images of [running shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip), with the added twist of [many-eyed monsters growing out of them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-monsters-inc). The 'Sneaker's Lover' collection by Julien Renault is a fun use of colors, actual shoe designs, and squirmy monsters. Take a look at the cool [street art collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby) from Julient Renault above. **Implications** - Consumers are eager to escape into a fantasy realm that is wholly unparalleled in the real world. This desire stems from living within the hyper-rational order of the modern city. Companies can engage with consumers in new and meaningful ways by leveraging the imaginative faculties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Fantasy Escapism:** Opportunity for businesses to provide immersive and imaginative experiences for consumers. - **Street Art Influences:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate street art aesthetics in their products or marketing campaigns. - **Crossover Collaborations:** Opportunity for artists and fashion brands to collaborate on unique and eye-catching designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore new creative concepts inspired by street art and fantasy. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to introduce unique and visually striking designs influenced by street art. - **Entertainment and Events:** Opportunity to create immersive experiences through street art installations and interactive events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-x-vexx.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Plush Footwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monster-den.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Monster-Adorned Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-collections.md) - [Retro Racecar-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-911-gt1.md) - [Spikey Base Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-mostro-1.md)