# Handwritten Graffiti Sneakers The Maison Margiela Replica 'Vintage Graffiti' Sneakers are Retro By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-replica References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/maison-margiela-mytheresa-vintage-graffiti-replica-sneaker) & [mytheresa](https://www.mytheresa.com/en-us/) The [Maison Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death) Replica 'Vintage Graffiti' Sneakers have been unveiled by the France-based high-fashion brand as a new footwear style created in collaboration with luxury online retailer [Mytheresa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytheresa). The sneakers see the brand's iconic Replica sneaker, which was first shown off during the brand's Spring/Summer 1999 show, covered in an array of [handwritten graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stash-1). This includes a number of French sayings and more, which are all accented by an array of other doodles that give the one-of-a-kind footwear its distinct charm. The Maison Margiela Replica 'Vintage Graffiti' Sneakers will be available globally via the Mytheresa website starting April 1 at a price point of €550. The sneakers are further accented by white paint on the rubber sole to reinforce the street art-inspired style the footwear has. Image Credit: Maison Margiela ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handwritten Fashion:** There are opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry through the integration of handwritten designs and graffiti on clothing. - **Retro Footwear:** Retro footwear trends bring opportunities for the use of old school designs with a modern twist. - **Creative Streetwear:** The trend of creative streetwear provides opportunities for innovative designs that incorporate graffiti and other artistic elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can use the trend of customized, one-of-a-kind designs to differentiate themselves and gain market share. - **Streetwear Manufacturing:** Streetwear manufacturers have the opportunity to differentiate their products by incorporating creative designs, such as graffiti and other street art-inspired elements. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can tap into the trend of retro and vintage styles by incorporating traditional designs with a modern twist, like the Maison Margiela 'Vintage Graffiti' sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Super-Flat Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md) - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acs-pro.md) - [Digital-First Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmerch-1.md)