# Sculptural Sneaker Pop-Ups The Louis Vuitton Archlight is a Focus of the Luxury Brand's New Pop-Up By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-archlight References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/fashion/louis-vuitton-planned-pop-new-york-dedicated-ugly-shoes-archlights.php) & [louisvuitton](https://www.louisvuitton.com/) At Paris Fashion Week, [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuittons-soho-popup) debuted an unusually shaped sneaker called the 'Archlight' that is now being called "the sneaker of the season"—as such, the fashion house is opening a [pop-up footwear store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-hamilton-handbag) devoted entirely to the Louis Vuitton Archlight. At the NYC pop-up space, Louis Vuitton fans will have the chance to get at the new designer shoes in seven different colorways, as well as an ultra-exclusive all-black style that will only be available on-site. Across the world of high fashion, brands are releasing shoes with discordant materials and [chunky soles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spunge-osmosis), creating a surge in the popularity of so-called "ugly" sneakers. The Louis Vuitton Archlight gets its distinctive shape from basketball shoes of the 90s. Image Credit: Luxury Launches ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Chunky Sneaker Trend:** There is a surge in the popularity of 'ugly' sneakers with discordant materials and chunky soles, creating an opportunity for innovative designs and collaborations. - **Pop-up Footwear Stores:** The opening of pop-up stores dedicated to specific sneaker styles, like the Louis Vuitton Archlight, provides an immersive and exclusive shopping experience for consumers. - **Basketball-inspired Fashion:** The Louis Vuitton Archlight draws inspiration from 90s basketball shoes, showcasing the growing trend of incorporating sportswear aesthetics in high-end fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** The luxury fashion industry can explore opportunities to create unique and avant-garde sneaker designs that cater to the growing demand for 'ugly' sneakers. - **Retail:** The retail industry can capitalize on the trend of pop-up stores dedicated to specific sneaker styles, offering consumers exclusive and limited-edition products. - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry can leverage the popularity of basketball-inspired fashion by incorporating retro styles and nostalgic elements in their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuittons-soho-popup.md) - [Luxe Legacy-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7.md) - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-beaut-louis-vuitton1.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi.md) - [Plush Footwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monster-den.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-cobra.md) - [Performance-Driven Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-x-on-1.md)