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Artist-Designed Tonal Trainers

New Balance Taps Donald Glover for the New Balance 'RC30' Shoe

— July 13, 2022 — Fashion
New Balance has debuted its first collaboration with multifaceted artist Donald Glover for the New Balance ‘RC30’ silhouette. Glover has already stepped foot in the sneaker industry after a recent partnership with adidas, and now the artist has linked up with New Balance for a sneaker silhouette that genuinely embodies his classic style.

The ‘RC30’ arrives in two mustard/white and beige/navy colorways, boasting a stretched ‘N’ logo on the laterals and an upper made of a nylon and suede mixture. The mustard sneaker features curved sole grooves dipped in a brown shade and a white New Balance logo, while the beige iteration features a navy logo and eggshell soles.

The New Balance ‘RC30’ debuts exclusively via Market by Gilga on July 8. New Balance will also be stocking these pairs with a release date of July 18 on the brand’s website.

Image Credit: New Balance
Trend Themes
1. Artist-designed Sneakers - Opportunity for shoe brands to collaborate with popular artists on unique and eye-catching sneaker designs.
2. Nylon and Suede Materials - Potential for these materials to be used in innovative ways in other industries such as automotive interiors or home furnishings.
3. Exclusivity and Limited Releases - Brands can create hype around their products by releasing limited edition items and partnering with select retailers for exclusive launches.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Footwear brands can tap into the trend of artist collaborations and experiment with new materials to create unique and stylish sneaker designs.
2. Fashion - Fashion brands can leverage the trend of exclusivity and limited releases to create excitement and demand for their products.
3. Design - Designers can draw inspiration from the use of unconventional materials in the New Balance 'RC30' sneaker and explore new possibilities for their own creations.
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