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# Moon Rock-Inspired Sneakers
French Label Veja Presents Oi Polloi Exclusives Shoes

By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-08-17 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oi-polloi
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/08/13/veja-oi-polloi-exclusive-sneakers/#more-132107) & [oipolloi](http://www.oipolloi.com/brands/Veja-169.html)

These are two [exclusive sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supervsn-x-hoka-clifton-one9) from French label [Veja](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1), which produced the shoes for U.K. retailer Oi Polloi. These simple and casual sneakers are perfect for the everyday kind of guy.

The shoes come in two different colors, [clay suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-suede-1) and a moon rock leather. Both sneakers are limited to only 12 pairs per style -- so there's no time to sleep on this one. Be sure to check out the gallery for a better view of these exclusive kicks.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 22% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Limited Edition Sneakers:** The increasing popularity of limited edition sneakers presents an opportunity for brands to create exclusivity and drive consumer demand.
- **Sustainable Fashion:** The use of environmentally friendly materials in sneakers, like Veja's moon rock-inspired shoes, can tap into the growing demand for sustainable fashion.
- **Collaborative Retail Partnerships:** Collaborations between fashion labels, like Veja and Oi Polloi, offer innovative opportunities to create exclusive products that cater to specific customer segments.

### Where This Applies

- **Footwear Industry:** Incorporating unique designs and limited edition releases can disrupt the traditional footwear industry and attract sneaker enthusiasts.
- **Fashion Retail:** Collaborative partnerships between brands and retailers can transform the fashion retail landscape by offering exclusive products that drive foot traffic and online sales.
- **Sustainable Fashion Industry:** Utilizing eco-friendly materials in fashion, as demonstrated by Veja's moon rock-inspired sneakers, opens up disruptive opportunities in the sustainable fashion industry.

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