Luxury fashion house Gucci recently dropped its Pre-Fall 2019 lookbook, but the latest peak spotlights the men's footwear selection for the colder seasons. The new visuals showcase the house's intricate detail through the means of footwear designs. The overall aesthetic is mature and leans towards a more formal angle through the construction of shapes. Some structures include sneakers and loafers, as well as hard-bottoms as well.
The simple structures are elevated with a series of prints and pattern designs -- this includes bold animal patterns and the recognizable GG motif referencing the house. Many of the hard-bottom footwear designs are made from luxurious leather materials and the slip-on designs are adorned in jewel accents to bring the selection to a higher standard.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Luxury Men's Footwear
- There are opportunities to innovate with high-end materials, intricate details, and unique patterns in the men's footwear industry.
- Printed Leather Shoes
- The demand for animal and pattern prints can be capitalized on by utilizing high-quality leather materials for printed footwear designs in the fashion industry.
- Jeweled Slip-ons
- There are opportunities to create a new trend of luxurious slip-on footwear designs adorned with unique jewel accents in the men's footwear industry.
Where This Applies
- Luxury Fashion
- There is an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to innovate men's footwear by incorporating high-end materials, intricate details, and unique patterns.
- Leather Goods
- The leather goods industry can capitalize on the demand for printed and patterned leather in high-quality men's footwear designs.
- Jewelry
- Jewelry companies can collaborate with men's footwear brands to create luxurious slip-ons adorned with unique jewel accents, creating a new market for their products.
