KEEN and Engineered Garments work in collaboration on a collection of footwear designs made for the Spring/Summer 2021 season. The latest launch strays away from previous looks, which leaned towards heavy branded details. This season, the capsule introduces the UNEEK slides in two colorway options.
Both of the tonal palettes are applied in an all-over look in the option of Natural or Black. These are made with a LWG-certified leather material and the upper features elastic braids. This makes up a panel of leather to showcase the signature workwear aesthetic true to Engineered Garments. It has an asymmetrical design as both the left and right shoe have suede and smooth leather respectively. The slides are now available online at both KEEN and at NEPENTHES.
Image Credit: NEPENTHES
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Footwear
- There is a growing trend towards using eco-friendly materials and production processes for footwear.
- Collaborative Designs
- Collaborative efforts between popular brands in creating unique and exciting footwear designs.
- Asymmetrical Design
- Incorporating asymmetry into footwear designs, creating visual interest and unique characteristics.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can leverage on the trend of sustainable footwear and collaborative designs to set themselves apart and stay relevant in the industry.
- Footwear
- The footwear industry can consider innovative materials and production processes, as well as incorporating asymmetry into designs to stand out in the market.
- Retail
- Retailers can stock up on collaborative designs and sustainable footwear, to cater to consumers with a growing awareness of ethical and environmental concerns.
