# Exotic-Skinned Footwear (UPDATE) The Filling Pieces Leather Sneaker Collection is Couture Chic By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-05-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-sneaker-collection References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/5/filling-pieces-2013-spring-summer-collection) & [gsrnnfillingpieces](http://gsrnnfillingpieces.com/home) Set in the scenic landscape of a deserted outback, the Filling Pieces Spring/Summer 2013 [premium leather sneaker collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker) stands out in this promotional video. Founder Guillaume Philibert bridges the gap between chic couture from the runways and wearable street style with his incredibly versatile, yet indulgently lavish designs. [Exotic skins and rich detail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-croc) to the sneakers with python, ostrich and more wrought in vibrant colors such as reds, oranges and blues for added kick. Male models interact with their lush surroundings throughout the video, showing how the shoes can be styled effortlessly with decadent menswear and punchy ensembles. Men who like great quality designer attire and who also follow their own creative sense of style will enjoy the [indulgently luxurious and stylishly wearable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan) Spring/Summer 2013 leather sneaker collection from Filling Pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Exotic-skinned Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable alternatives to exotic animal skins for footwear manufacturing. - **Versatile Luxury Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable sneaker designs that allow consumers to mix and match exotic materials and colors. - **Wearable Street Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of high-end sneakers that combine fashion-forward designs with comfort and functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into footwear manufacturing to create smart and sustainable luxury sneakers. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with fashion influencers and celebrities to promote and endorse the high-end leather sneaker collection. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement a direct-to-consumer model for distributing and selling premium leather sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-games.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Suede Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-cobra.md) - [Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Luxurious Ergonomic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md)