# Minimalist Monochromatic Sneakers Common Projects' SS 2019 Line Focuses on Simple Elegance By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-sneakers1 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/common-projects-ss19/) & [commonprojects](http://www.commonprojects.com/index_man.html) Premium footwear company Common Projects' launches a collection of sophisticated luxe monochromatic sneakers as part of its drop for Spring/Summer 2019. The chic silhouettes are quite [minimalist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-clean-slate), however, some models entertain a bold aesthetic. The company taps striking colorways to playfully call attention to its designs. From [reflective silver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-usa) and green-blueish hue combinations to all-over saturated orange and bright neon yellow, Common Projects' monochromatic sneakers present the potential for a strong outfit embellishment. The Spring/Summer 2019 covers a variety of classic sneaker styles. For the more conservative consumer, the brand also boasts some less-invasive designs with a color palette that embraces darker nuances like navy, brown and black, as well as some popular and contemporary white uppers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Monochromatic Sneakers:** Monochromatic sneakers are becoming popular among fashion enthusiasts, presenting an opportunity for shoe companies to experiment with bold and eye-catching colorways. - **Minimalist Footwear:** Minimalist sneakers are becoming a fashion statement, offering an opportunity for shoe companies to create sleek and sophisticated designs that cater to the minimalist trend. - **Sophisticated Style:** The trend towards sophisticated, elegant and minimalist footwear is growing, presenting an opportunity for shoe brands to offer sleek, eye-catching designs that cater to this demand. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can take advantage of the growing demand for minimalist and monochromatic sneakers by creating new and innovative designs that cater to this trend. - **Fashion:** Monochromatic sneakers offer a new and exciting way for fashion brands to experiment with bold and eye-catching colorways, presenting a unique opportunity for the industry to create versatile and fashionable outfits. - **Retail:** The trend towards sophisticated and minimalist footwear presents retail brands with an opportunity to offer customers new and unique products that cater to this demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Minimal Chunky Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneaker.md) - [Collaboration Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Minimalist Sporty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-clean-slate.md) - [Pastel Easter-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og.md) - [Understated Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-brown.md) - [Stealthy Monochromatic Court Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2-sneaker.md) - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md)