# Metallic Mesh Sneakers The Lacoste Steel Racquet Collection is Inspired by Tennis Equipment By Lauren Archer | Published 2010-08-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-steel-racquet-collection References: [24teeth](http://www.24teeth.com/) & [lacoste](http://www.lacoste.com/) [Lacoste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24) has released Lacoste Steel Racquet Collection of four heritage sneakers inspired by the steel tennis racquet invented by René Lacoste himself in 1963. All four styles feature a mixture of metallic fabrics in leather, mesh or reflective material and are contrasted by brown leather details that replicate the handle of the racquet. Take a look through the gallery to view the different styles in the Lacoste Steel Racquet Collection. **Implications** - In the last few years, [streetwear and sneaker culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-x-clot) have emerged from underground subcultures to dignified purchasing block. Companies can capitalize on this movement by investing in products that directly appeal to these style-conscious consumers. They can do so by creating products that feature avant-garde designs, bright colors, and are a radical departure from the products sold at chain stores. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 89% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Streetwear:** Opportunity to create avant-garde designs and bright colors that appeal to style-conscious consumers. - **Sneaker Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to offer products that are a radical departure from chain store offerings. - **Metallic Fabrics:** Investment in creating products with reflective material and metallic fabrics can capture the attention of trend-seeking customers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can capitalize on the growing streetwear and sneaker culture by producing avant-garde designs and unique color combinations. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for the footwear industry to embrace disruptive innovation by offering sneakers that stand out from the mass-produced chain store products. - **Textile:** Textile industry can explore the use of metallic fabrics and reflective materials in their products to cater to the trends in streetwear and sneaker culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Collaborative Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24.md) - [Innovative Mesh Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-neo-shot-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Spring-Ready Preppy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24-sneaker.md) - [Advanced 70s-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-elite-active-sneakers.md) - [Heritage Tennis Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-tennis-runways.md) - [70s-Inspired Sports Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-aura.md) - [Locker Room-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-locker-room.md) - [Neutral Collaborative Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-and-highsnobiety.md) - [Elegant Sporty Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-swimwear-collection.md)