# Eco-Conscious Luxury Sneakers The New Louis Vuitton Sneaker 'Charlie' is Environmentally Friendly By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-07-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-sneaker-charlie References: [press.louisvuitton](https://press.louisvuitton.com/corporate/lv-charlie-2/?lang=en) & [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/louis-vuitton-charlie-sneaker-eco-conscious-unisex/) The new Louis Vuitton 'Charlie' sneaker has just launched and was designed for everyday life. The sneaker comes in a high-top or low-top cut is available in a variety of sizes and is made using the highest quality materials. The 'Charlie' sneaker is one of the brand's most eco-conscious designs and is made of 90% recycled and bio-sourced materials. The rubber sole is shock-absorbing and designed to withstand everyday wear and tear. While the upper part of the shoe -- made from recycled polyester and Biopolioli (a corn-based plastic) -- gives the shoe a textured, yet soft finish. The laces are also made with 100 % recycled materials. The 'Charlie' comes packaged in sustainable material and makes the product an all-around eco-conscious purchase while remaining aesthetically conscious of its brand. Image Credit: Louis Vuitton ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Consumer demand for environmentally conscious clothing and footwear products will drive the creation of more eco-friendly fashion lines. - **Sustainable Materials:** Brands will continue to invest in developing and utilizing sustainable materials for their products to reduce their environmental impact. - **Circular Economy:** The concept of a circular economy, where products are designed and manufactured with a closed-loop system, will lead to more eco-friendly and sustainable product designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry will need to adapt and prioritize eco-consciousness to remain relevant and meet the demand for sustainable products. - **Sportswear Industry:** The sportswear industry will need to embrace more sustainable manufacturing and material selection processes to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly athletic footwear and apparel. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** Luxury brands will need to balance quality and design with environmental consciousness to appeal to consumers with eco-friendly values and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Sustainable Dad-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-1.md) - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-cobra.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Inaugural Sustainable Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-sneaker-collection.md) - [Recycled Material Casual Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-mode.md)