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Paul Smith Jeans 'Ripley' Boat Shoes Arrive in Waves of Dark Colors

— March 15, 2012 — Fashion
The Paul Smith Jeans Ripley Boat Shoes are available in three strikingly rich hues: green, maroon and brown. They're deep and subtle yet rich in detail. The 'Ripley' is a new boat shoe design and when it's worn it says nothing more but class and fashion-forward pizazz.

The shoes are made from bendable top grade leathers that give off a touch of casual wear. Aside from the deep and inviting shades, the fold-over laced fringe is accentuated and is the heart of these kicks as it provides them with a desirable vintage look. On top of that, the Paul Smith Jeans Ripley Boat Shoes are accentuated with a cross-stitch knotted detail at the heel.

Trend Themes

  1. Rich Hued Footwear — Opportunity for footwear brands to create deep and subtle color options that offer a touch of casual wear.
  2. Vintage-inspired Design — Potential for fashion brands to incorporate fold-over laced fringe and cross-stitch knotted details for a desirable vintage look.
  3. Classy and Fashion-forward Shoes — Disruptive innovation opportunity for shoe companies to design shoes that exude class and fashion-forward pizazz.

Industry Implications

  1. Footwear — Footwear industry can capitalize on the trend of rich hued shoes and vintage-inspired design to attract fashion-conscious consumers.
  2. Fashion — Fashion industry has an opportunity to incorporate the class and fashion-forward elements of the Paul Smith Jeans Ripley Boat Shoes into their designs.
  3. Casual Wear — Casual wear industry can explore the use of bendable top grade leathers to create comfortable yet stylish footwear options.
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