# Diamond-Shaped Sneaker Boxes The Nike x LeBron James Collab Drew Inspiration from The Crown Jewels By Erin Fox | Published 2012-11-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-lebron-james References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/nike-x-lebron-james-crown-jewel-packaging) & [nike](http://www.nike.com) When it comes to designing a sneaker which will stand the test of time, the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-xxii) x LeBron James collaboration draws inspiration from The Crown Jewels of the Royal family of England. From [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-james-game-console) royalty to actual royalty, the amalgamation has produced a phenomenal sneaker which emulates royal attributes. The packaging of the sneaker is a royal purple color and shaped like a princess cut diamond. The divots on the sides of the box recreate the affect of an actual gem. As for the sneaker, the pebble affect is directly linked to the look of a faceted diamond. From royal coloring to royal-inspired designs, the Nike x LeBron James collaboration is a shoe collector's dream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Royal-inspired Sneaker Packaging:** Creating sneaker packaging that draws inspiration from royal aesthetics and adds a touch of luxury. - **Gem-inspired Sneaker Design:** Incorporating design elements that mimic the appearance and texture of faceted diamonds on sneakers. - **Collaborative Sneaker Collections:** Partnering with celebrities or athletes to create unique and highly sought-after sneaker collaborations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Packaging:** Innovating the way sneakers are packaged to enhance the unboxing experience and add value to the product. - **Fashion and Luxury Goods:** Exploring ways to incorporate high-end design elements and royal aesthetics into fashion products to target affluent consumers. - **Athletic Footwear:** Integrating unique design elements, inspired by jewels or gemstones, into athletic footwear to create visually striking and desirable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-shoe.md) - [Candy-Themed Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-xxii.md) - [Co-Branded Beverage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-box.md) - [Laceless Textural Mid-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorr-greenwood.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-sneaker.md) - [Basketball Star Pre-Roll Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preroll-box.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Soda-Collaborative Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaq-attaq-2.md) - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md)