# Suave Tribal Accent Sneakers The Lupe Fiasco Vans OTW Stovepipe are a Fresh Take on Tribal Design By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-12-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lupe-fiasco-vans-otw-stovepipe References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2012/12/13/lupe-fiasco-x-vans-otw-stovepipe/) & [vans](http://www.vans.com/microsites/otw/) The Lupe Fiasco Vans OTW Stovepipe are kicks that you may not expect from the Grammy rapper who is well-versed in [skater culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover). Lupe Fiasco partnered with Vans beforehand creating a line of solid OTW minimalist sneakers. This time the rapper went with a little more pattern, mixing [bright Native tribal patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paisley) with a stark black background. The footwear contains a canvas tongue, which holds most of the pattern. The rest of the dark exterior is crafted out of leather with a rubber midsole. The under sole is a bright golden yellow. The Lupe Fiasco Vans OTW Stovepipe shoes come with a drawstring backpack covered in the same eye-catching patterns found on the sneakers. When you open the solid black box they are packaged in, you'll be surprised with dizzying tribal print. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tribal Design in Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to incorporate tribal patterns and designs into their products for a fresh and unique aesthetic. - **Collaborations Between Artists and Fashion Brands:** Potential for fashion brands to collaborate with musicians and artists to create limited edition sneakers that appeal to a specific fan base. - **Minimalist Sneakers with Bold Accents:** Innovation opportunity for sneaker companies to combine minimalist designs with bold accent patterns to create eye-catching footwear options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore incorporating tribal patterns and designs into their product lines to cater to a fashion-forward consumer base. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands have the opportunity to collaborate with artists and musicians to create exclusive sneaker collections that appeal to their target audience. - **Design:** The design industry can explore the fusion of minimalist aesthetics with bold accent patterns in various products, including sneakers, to create visually striking designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Stylish Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-trail.md) - [Creative-Collaborative Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knu-skool.md) - [Multi-Color Skater Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw.md) - [Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md) - [Experimental Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-prima.md) - [Ultra-Durable Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentichtvibram.md) - [Knitted Heritage Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-pack.md)