London-based fashion retailer Garbstore works in collaboration with heritage footwear imprint Padmore & Barnes on a new animal print collection. The new range spotlights two specific styles including the Side Seam Slide and the Side Seam Mule design.
Each one is designed to be updated in a design language that is compatible with that of Garbstore and its brand. Both of the shoes are constructed by hand using premium cow leather that is sourced from Spain. The new range of animal print includes the bold looks of cor print and horse hair for some textural options as well. Additionally, there are two silhouettes that highlight comfort including the soft padded footbed made from leather and the deep creep soul that is lined with leather at the heel.
Image Credit: Garbstore
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Bold Print Footwear
- Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with footwear companies to create statement pieces that highlight creative design languages and bold print options.
- Handcrafted Shoes
- Potential for artisanal shoemakers to collaborate with fashion retailers in creating high-quality, handcrafted footwear that emphasizes premium materials and construction techniques.
- Animal Print Trend
- Opportunity for brands to capitalize on the continued popularity of animal prints by creating bold, eye-catching footwear designs that incorporate different animal patterns and textures in innovative ways.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Bold print footwear collections highlight the potential for fashion brands and footwear companies to collaborate in creating high-end, statement-making footwear that appeals to fashion-conscious consumers.
- Footwear
- With a focus on premium materials and handcrafted construction methods, this collaboration between a fashion retailer and footwear maker highlights the potential for innovative and high-quality footwear designs that command a premium price point.
- Luxury Goods
- By utilizing premium materials and emphasizing artisanal construction techniques, fashion and footwear brands can create luxury footwear collections that offer discerning consumers a truly one-of-a-kind product experience.
