Gucci's new sneaker, the 'MAC80,' combines the unique mind of Sabato de Sarno, who now serves as the house's lead Creative Director, and the brand's premium materials for the opulent silhouette. The sneaker comes in seven unique colorways: black, white, blue, green, and red satin. Drawing inspiration from the 1970s and 1980s, the 'MAC80' utilizes design elements such as discoloration and distressing to its vintage inspiration. Scuffs and black rub marks decorate the tongues and midsole, while the laces and "Interlocking G" panel only have slight hints of discoloration.
The 'MAC80' arrives with branded insoles that match the Gucci branding embossed on the uppers. The new sneakers are available on the luxury brand's website and retail stores for a price of £660 / $950 USD.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Retro Sneaker Trend
- The trend of retro-inspired sneakers is growing by using vintage design elements and premium materials.
- Distressed Sneaker Trend
- The trend of using distressed elements such as scuffs and black rub marks in sneakers is gaining popularity.
- Signature Logo Sneaker Trend
- The trend of brand logo embossed signature sneakers is growing among luxury brands.
Who This Affects Most
- Luxury Footwear Industry
- The luxury footwear industry is taking opportunities to disrupt the market using vintage and distressed design elements.
- Fashion Industry
- The fashion industry can explore opportunities to provide signature logo embossed sneakers for their brand.
- Retail Industry
- The retail industry can leverage the growing trend of retro-inspired and distressed sneakers to attract more customers.
