Nigel Cabourn works in collaboration with Maison Mihara Yasuhiro on a new shoe collection that marks the third time that the duo is joining forces. The inspiration behind the capsule spotlights one of Cabourn's favorite collaborative pieces and draws design influence from the Swiss army rucksack.
The rucksack was originally launched to be used by the Swiss Army before it was taken over by ex-soldiers and other mountaineers. Notably, it utilizes heavy-duty canvas materials made from blending together cotton yarn materials with stinging nettle fibers. It is finished in a white and black camouflage color palette. Another pair of sneakers is made with a red-clay palette and is inspired by the tan base foundation made from leather with the strap details found on the rucksack.
Image Credit: Nigel Cabourn
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Militaristic Sneaker Design
- Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate military-inspired elements into their sneaker designs.
- Collaborative Capsule Collections
- Opportunity for brands to partner with other companies or artists to create unique and limited-edition collections.
- Innovative Materials
- Opportunity for brands to experiment with sustainable and unconventional materials like stinging nettle fibers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can incorporate elements of military design and collaborate with other brands to create unique sneaker collections.
- Textiles
- Opportunity for textile companies to develop sustainable and unconventional materials like stinging nettle fibers to be used in fashion and footwear.
- Outdoor Gear
- Companies that specialize in outdoor gear can draw inspiration from military gear and collaborate with fashion brands to create stylish and functional products.
