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The New Issey Miyake Designs Feature Solid Colorways and Unique Shapes

— October 25, 2016 — Fashion
For the new Issey Miyake footwear collection, the Japanese fashion designer and fragrance creator joined up with United Nude, a design company that's best known for its intricate high heels.

The selection comes available in a multitude of vibrant monochrome colorways, with highlighter green and blue in addition to neon pink and yellow. For those who value unconventional footwear that's a little less overt, the white, beige and black models are suitable alternatives as well.

No matter the color, each of the 'TEN SEN MEN' models from the new Issey Miyake collection features a chunky durable design, with a structural shape that simultaneously supports the feet. In addition to the TEN SEN MEN series, the new Issey Miyake collection includes the 'WRAP' shoes, which come in both flats and heels.
Trend Themes
1. Vibrant Colorways - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create bold and eye-catching designs using vibrant monochrome colorways in various industries, such as fashion, footwear, and accessories.
2. Chunky Durable Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sturdy and functional designs with a structural shape that offers support, applicable to industries such as footwear, sports equipment, and furniture.
3. Unconventional Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design unconventional footwear options that cater to individuals seeking unique and statement-making designs, applicable in industries such as fashion, retail, and luxury goods.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative fashion designs and collections that incorporate vibrant colorways, unconventional footwear, and chunky durable designs.
2. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce bold and unique footwear options using vibrant colorways, unconventional design elements, and chunky durable structures.
3. Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create distinctive and eye-catching accessories, such as bags, belts, or jewelry, inspired by vibrant colorways, unconventional footwear, and chunky durable designs.
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