# Liberace-Inspired Tennis Shoes New Kashi Kicks Collection By Alex Covert | Published 2007-08-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberace-inspired-tennis-shoes References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/alexcove) & [kashikicks](http://www.kashikicks.com/) Sneaker manufacturer, Kashi Kicks, is now offering the Liberace Collection of 'kicks'. As you can imagine, the shoes are as over-the-top as the entertainer himself. Kashi is known for their [extravagant shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karintha-sequin) that are worn by the likes of George Clinton, Flava Flav, Dj Unk, and Slim of 112. **Implications** - The Kashi brand has been seen all over the world, and wherever they go, their signature [bling-style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin) is sure to get people excited. Established in Jerusalem in the 1930s and then expanding to Brooklyn, New York in 1982, their impact has been felt around the globe and throughout generations. The Liberace Collection will carry on the star-studded tradition that Kashi Jewelers has created. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bling-style Footwear:** This trend presents an opportunity for companies to create extravagant and over-the-top shoes that appeal to individuals seeking a bold fashion statement. - **Celebrity-endorsed Fashion:** This trend offers an opportunity for brands to collaborate with celebrities and create collections that reflect their personal style, attracting their fan base. - **Heritage-inspired Fashion:** This trend signifies an opportunity to incorporate elements from historical periods into modern fashion designs, appealing to consumers who appreciate nostalgia and tradition. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** This industry can capitalize on the trend by producing bling-style shoes that cater to individuals looking for unique and eye-catching footwear. - **Fashion:** This industry can seize the disruptive innovation opportunity by collaborating with celebrities to create fashion collections that resonate with their fans and drive sales. - **Jewelry:** This industry could explore partnerships with fashion brands to design jewelry pieces that complement and enhance the bling-style footwear trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Charitable Horse Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-kicks.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Luxe Tennis-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-and-prince.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Diner Culture Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-kicks.md) - [Sequin-Adorned Vibrant Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karintha-sequin.md) - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md)