# Custom Graphic Shoelaces The Opening Ceremony x Starks Laces are Full of Personality By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opening-ceremony-x-starks-laces References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/1/opening-ceremony-x-starks-laces) & [openingceremony.us](http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=1&designerid=6&productid=72788) Men's shoe designs might be getting crazier and crazier thanks to designers such as Jeremy Scott, but for those who simply want a dash of difference, the Opening Ceremony x Starks Laces are for them. Two [custom shoelaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-laces) have been designed to take people's shoe game up a level, whether it's for [sneakers or dressier footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-1). The first pair of Opening Ceremony x Starks Laces revolve around a [dark floral pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmos-pink-and-adidas), one which is being embraced in other fashion forms including shirts and pants. The second involve a eyeball print, which might seem rather creepy but is actually very unique. Both of the Opening Ceremony x Starks Laces are Opening Ceremony stamped tips. Measuring 46 inches in length, they will spruce up any shoe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 26% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Custom Shoelace Designs:** Designers are creating custom shoelaces with unique patterns and prints, offering a dash of difference to men's shoe designs. - **Dark Floral Patterns:** Dark floral patterns, popular in other fashion forms, are now being incorporated into custom shoelace designs, providing a stylish upgrade to footwear. - **Eye-catching Prints:** Unique, eye-catching prints like the eyeball print on the Opening Ceremony x Starks Laces are becoming a popular choice for those seeking a standout shoe accessory. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** The custom shoelace trend presents an opportunity for fashion accessory brands to offer unique and trendy options to consumers. - **Men's Footwear:** Men's shoe designers can explore disruptive innovation by collaborating with shoelace designers to create custom designs that elevate their footwear offerings. - **Fashion Prints and Patterns:** The incorporation of dark floral patterns and eye-catching prints on custom shoelaces opens up new avenues for fashion print and pattern industries to expand their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athletic Shoe Adornments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Customizable Shoe Decorating Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-your-toe.md) - [Floral-Accented Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmos-pink-and-adidas.md) - [Sneaker-Converted Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-lux.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Sleek Lace Trimmer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-up.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Convenient Elastic Shoelaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-laces.md)