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# Minimal City-Honoring Sneakers
adidas and Highsnobiety Launches the Not in Paris Stan Smiths

By Amy Duong | Published 2023-06-21 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-in-paris
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/adidas-highsnobiety-release-information/)

[adidas Originals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-stan-smith) works in collaboration with [Highsnobiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24) on a pair of the [Stan Smith sneaker model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants), launching the Not in Paris iteration. The shoes are available to shop online at the Highsnobiety shop as well as the Paris pop-up location between the dates of June 21st to June 25th.

It is priced at $165 and features minimal design language throughout the silhouette. The limited-edition shoes take the classic silhouette as the base foundation and create an upper made from premium tumbled leather for a luxe feel. It has ana off-white tonal upper and blue details or a classic white base with green detailing. Other accents include the co-branded iconography that can be seen embossed and printed onto the shoe.

Image Credit: Highsnobiety

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 28% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 16%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Collaborative Sneaker Releases:** Opportunity for brands to partner with influencers or other companies in creating limited-edition sneakers with unique designs.
- **Minimalist Design:** A growing trend in the fashion industry where simplicity and clean lines are prioritized in product design, providing opportunities for brands to create minimalist sneakers.
- **Limited Edition Drops:** The popularity of limited-edition sneakers released in small quantities, creating a sense of exclusivity and driving higher demand from sneaker enthusiasts.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Footwear:** The footwear industry can leverage the trend by collaborating with fashion influencers or designers to create unique sneaker designs.
- **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can tap into the minimalist design trend by offering a curated selection of sneakers with clean, simple aesthetics.
- **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can capitalize on the limited-edition drops trend by hosting exclusive sneaker releases and creating a sense of urgency for online shoppers.

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