Gucci and Vans have released a new Gucci Vault collection called 'Continuum' with luxury skateboard-inspired sneakers. The collection was made in collaboration with several entities and artists, including Rave Review, EGONlab, Alice Pons, Hodakova, Collina Strada, and Alpha Industries x Slam Jam. The sneakers chosen in the collection are based on the Old Skool, Slip-On, and OG Mule.
The collection was made with archival Gucci materials and contemporary archive materials from Alessandro Michele's collections. Each sneaker comes equipped with various metal studs and checkered color designs, except for the Old Skool sneakers. The Old Skool sneakers are the standout item from the collection. It has metal-studded black leather on the toe and heel with a floral canvas for the mid-panels. There is another floral design on the medial side. The collection is available to purchase.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Luxury Skateboard-inspired Fashion
- The combination of luxury and streetwear provides opportunities for innovation in the fashion industry.
- Collaborative Collections
- Collaborations between fashion brands and other entities offer potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
- Archival Material Revival
- Bringing back archival materials and incorporating them into contemporary designs presents an opportunity for innovation in the fashion industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- The luxury fashion industry can explore opportunities to incorporate streetwear and skateboarding-inspired designs.
- Footwear
- Innovative designs can be explored in the footwear industry by incorporating different materials and collaborating with other entities.
- Art and Design
- Working with artists and designers presents an opportunity for innovation in various industries, including fashion and footwear.
