# Printed Hipster Espadrilles The Opening Ceremony Soludos Offer Euro Summer Staples By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opening-ceremony-soludos References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/opening-ceremony-brings-on-printed-espadrilles-for-30-a-pop) & [soludos](http://www.soludos.com/adventures/blog/2011/03/opening-ceremony-soludos) Put away those heavy winter boots and even those more delicate booties and embrace those upcoming [hot summer days](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs) with the Opening Ceremony Soludos Spring/Summer 2011 collection. A range of [printed espadrilles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-and-marimekko), the collection brings a dash of laid-back European flair to Western and Asian culture. Of course, they do so in a very hipster way. Priced at an incredibly affordable $30 per pair of shoes, the Opening Ceremony Soludos Spring/Summer 2011 collection is comprised of four different styles. From a vibrant [paisley print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-and-story-mfg) to a more subtle cork print, there are options for almost any person out there. The Opening Ceremony Soludos Spring/Summer 2011 collection will be available starting on May 15 at all Opening Ceremony locations, including online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Printed Espadrilles:** Incorporate prints and vibrant designs into traditional espadrilles to attract the hipster market. - **Affordable Footwear:** Create stylish and trendy shoes at a lower price point to cater to budget-conscious consumers. - **Cultural Fusion:** Combine European and Asian fashion influences to create unique designs that appeal to a global audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Explore innovative materials and manufacturing techniques to produce comfortable and fashionable footwear. - **Fashion Retail:** Leverage online platforms and physical stores to reach a wider customer base and boost sales. - **Textile Printing:** Develop advanced printing technologies to create intricate and detailed patterns on fabrics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Espadrille Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-adidas-1.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Dynamic Neutral-Toned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanuk-1.md) - [Shoe Brand Pop-Up Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autry-opens-an-ibiza-popup.md) - [Woven Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-sandals.md) - [Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-x-dr-scholls.md) - [Collaborative Premium Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-sandal.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md)