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Buckling Gladiator Sandals

Michael Kors Spring 2012 Collection Takes a Walk on the Wild Side

— September 15, 2011 — Fashion
Seen on the New York Fashion Week runway, the Michael Kors Spring 2012 collection takes a walk on the wild side.

Under a nomadic theme, the African safari-inspired collection mixes up tribal looks with today's modern, more abstract aesthetic. The runway models strap on thigh-high gladiator sandals that require a lot of lacing up or buckling down. American designer Michael Kors makes it all too easy to get swooped up in his exotic fashion of animal prints, python leather and muted colors. He certainly makes these glam gladiator sandals a must-have shoe for the upcoming season.

Dress up in these sophisticated safari pieces from the Michael Kors Spring 2012 collection and feel like a chic globetrotter without having to physically get away.

Implications - Exotic looks from faraway places offer a different and unique fashion look for consumers who want to stand out. While the global economy is still down, people find themselves taking less vacation and trips. A cultured theme from a different country lets consumers feel like they're "getting away" without having to actually ever leave the home.
Trend Themes
1. Exotic Fashion - The trend of mixing tribal looks with modern aesthetics offers opportunities for disrupting the traditional fashion industry with unique and stand-out designs.
2. Glam Gladiator Sandals - The trend of wearing gladiator sandals that require lacing or buckling offers opportunities for innovative shoe designs that combine comfort and style.
3. Virtual Travel - The trend of using fashion to feel like traveling to different countries offers opportunities for virtual travel experiences, such as augmented reality technology that lets consumers experience different cultures and places without leaving their homes.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can disrupt traditional designs by incorporating exotic styles and tribal looks, offering unique and stand-out collections.
2. Footwear - The footwear industry can disrupt traditional shoe designs by innovating with materials and techniques to create comfortable yet stylish gladiator sandals that are easy to wear and adjust.
3. Travel & Tourism - The travel and tourism industry can disrupt traditional travel experiences by offering virtual travel experiences that use fashion, such as clothing and accessories, to immerse consumers in different cultures and places without leaving their homes.
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