# Wickedly Woven Sneakers The Missoni Converse Chuck Taylor Exudes Bohemian Luxury & Style By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-07-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missoni-converse-chuck-taylor References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/07/13/missoni-x-converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-fall-2011-preview/) & [contemporarystandard](http://www.contemporarystandard.com/2011/07/missoni-fw2011-collection/missoni_fw2011-19/) Coming in October is the latest version of the [Missoni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumi) [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse) Chuck Taylor collaboration sneaker. Similar to its low-cut, slipperlike version known as the Auckland Racer, the new Missoni Converse Chuck Taylor embraces a bohemian-inspired woven exterior. Different blues and grays have been patterned together in a zig-zag design for a highly appealing footwear option for men this fall. The darker hues of Missoni Converse Chuck Taylor shoe were chosen to complement the Missoni 2011 Fall/Winter collection. Worn with or without pieces from the line, this shoe is sure to make a bold and stylish statement. **Implications** - A simple way for businesses to maximize product appeal is by collaborating with another popular brand. In doing so, businesses will benefit by appealing to a larger audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Branding:** Businesses can maximize product appeal by collaborating with popular brands, expanding their audience. - **Bohemian-inspired Design:** Designing products with bohemian-inspired woven exteriors offers a unique and appealing aesthetic. - **Patterned Footwear:** Patterned footwear, such as zig-zag designs, provides a highly attractive option for men's fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore collaborative partnerships to enhance product appeal and capture a larger market share. - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can incorporate bohemian-inspired designs to create distinctive and visually appealing products. - **Men's Fashion:** The men's fashion industry can take advantage of patterned footwear trends to offer stylish and eye-catching options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Sneaker Loafer Hybrid Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md)