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Shimmery Scaled Sneakers

The Latest New Balance 574s are Designed Like Tropical Fish

— March 31, 2014 — Fashion
The nostalgic New Balance 574s have recently been making a comeback in the fashion community and they are becoming more graphic, rather than sticking to their sporty roots. This newly designed collection 'Tropical Fish 574' is inspired by the rare, beautiful and venomous fish of the tropics.

The sneakers are made of metallic materials that are laser-etched to replicate scales. The shiny colors alongside the etching give a shimmery illusion of fish moving through the ocean waters. This sneaker breed of fish is truly captivating and rare to see.

The poison fish that this collection emulates include a green/orange Lionfish, a bronze/gray Dragonfish and a silver/gray Scorpionfish. Of course being tropical and all, they are not here to stay. You will have to reel them in quick, because they are limited edition and will quickly swim off the shelves.
Trend Themes
1. Graphic Sneaker Collections - As fashion brands continue to experiment with new designs for timeless footwear like sneakers, there is a growing trend in graphic and creative collections like the New Balance Tropical Fish 574s which can lead to an increase in collaborations and limited editions.
2. Laser-etching Technology - The use of laser-etching technology to create intricate designs like shimmery scales on sneakers and other products is becoming more popular in the fashion industry, leading to new and exciting product designs and customizations.
3. Nostalgic Revivals - As fashion and consumer culture continues to recycle ideas and design aesthetics of past decades, we can see a growing trend in nostalgic revivals like the New Balance 574s which can appeal to both new and older audiences alike.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Manufacturing - Companies who specialize in footwear manufacturing can embrace laser-etching technology to gain a competitive edge and create unique, visually-appealing products to captivate consumers.
2. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can capitalize on the emerging trend of graphic sneaker collections by exploring new and experimental design patterns, prints, and textures that capture the imagination of consumers, and bring back nostalgic designs like the New Balance 574s.
3. Customization and Personalization Services - Companies that offer customization and personalization services, especially in the footwear industry, can leverage laser-etching technology and offer exclusive designs to their customers, creating a unique and intimate connection with their brand.
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