# Reflective Cozy Loafer Designs CarService Taps BLOHM and Bobby Yamamoto on the Passing Loafers By Amy Duong | Published 2022-04-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passing-loafer References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/carservice-blohm-bobby-yamamoto-collab-shade-of-tokyo-release-info) & [place-aomori](https://place-aomori.com/?mode=cate&cbid=2563211&csid=0&sort=n) Kei Hashimoto's label CarService works in collaboration with Bobby Yamamoto and the upcoming label BLOHM to create a [pair of the Passing loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reigning-champ-x-ghbass). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-loafer) 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 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Technical Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-x-regal-sc-loafers-gtx.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cozy Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-and-subu.md) - [Puffer-Like Collaborative Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-loafers.md) - [Stealthy Rugged Textural Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer.md) - [Sneaker Hybrid Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l.md) - [Gradient Tonal Leather Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huf-x-gh-bass.md) - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md) - [Stealthy Hybrid Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l-1.md) - [Artful Patriotic Collaborative Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-black.md)