Kei Hashimoto's label CarService works in collaboration with Bobby Yamamoto and the upcoming label BLOHM to create a pair of the Passing loafers. The silhouette comes in a steel grey hue with reflective details that stem from Blohm's shoe expertise.
The shoes are made with 7w corduroy materials and are complete with reflective leather materials for a premium and bold touch. The stitching lines boast reflective detail and the left and right forefoot spotlights the notable Akira-inspired pill emblem stitched along. The name of the shoe references the concept of flashing headlights when getting into a car. The reflective details are hidden during the day and as it hits the night lights of the Tokyo streets, it shines through.
Image Credit: Carservice
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Reflective Footwear Design
- Opportunity to create shoes with reflective details for both aesthetic appeal and safety purposes.
- Collaborative Design Partnerships
- Opportunity for designers to collaborate and create unique products that showcase different expertise and design aesthetics.
- Modernized Classic Footwear Silhouette
- Opportunity to update classic designs with modern materials and details to appeal to contemporary consumers.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Industry
- Fashion brands can incorporate reflective materials in their designs to create functional and stylish products.
- Automotive Industry
- Collaborations between fashion and automotive industry can lead to innovative products that fuse design and function.
- Textile Industry
- Incorporating reflective materials in textile design can cater to both the fashion and safety markets.
