# Glitter-Embellished Men's Shoes This Men's Footwear is Inspired by Androgynous KPop Star G-Dragon By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-star References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/9/g-dragon-giuseppe-zanotti-collection) & [wwd](http://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/giuseppe-zanotti-g-dragon-footwear-limited-edition-10210286/) [KPop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-collection) star G-Dragon, who has an immense and devoted Asian following, is collaborating with Italian luxury footwear designer Giuseppe Zanotti to create a line of [glitter-accented men's shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker). Giuseppe Zanotti is eager to expand into the Asian market and is harnessing the influence of the notorious KPop star G-Dragon to do so. The [collaborative collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin) is inspired by the KPop star's elegant, imaginative and androgynous sense of style. The shoe collection will include a unisex loafer and a lace-up shoe. Both versions of the G-Dragon-inspired shoes will come in black with a multi-colored glitter finish. Of the collaboration, the internationally renowned KPop star says, "These shoes turned out exactly how I wanted. It’s not just girls or women who get excited and worked up over pretty shoes." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Androgynous Fashion:** Fashion designers could explore the unisex trend and market it to diverse consumers, regardless of their gender or identity. - **Celebrity Collaborations:** Luxury brands could partner with celebrities to capitalize on their large fan bases and expand into new markets. - **Men's Footwear:** Brands could create innovative, eye-catching shoe designs for men to meet rising demand and attract new consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands could launch androgynous fashion lines aimed at a diverse consumer base. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands could collaborate with celebrities to design new collections and promote their products to new markets. - **Retail:** Retailers could capitalize on the trend of men's fashion and footwear by offering innovative and versatile designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-gdragon.md) - [Crystallized Streetwear Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-1.md) - [Popstar-Collaborative Libations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peaceminosone-highball.md) - [Global Popstar-Artist Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bermensch.md) - [K-Pop Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromatic-forms-hues.md) - [K-Pop Battle Royale Crossover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdragon-crossover.md) - [Collaborative Statement Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs.md) - [Statement Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmbh-and-axel-arigato.md) - [Spikey Collaborative Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-magliano.md)