# Luxe Material Classic Loafers Fred Perry and G.H. Bass Join Forces on the Penny Loafer By Amy Duong | Published 2022-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-loafer-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/fred-perry-g-h-bass-co-penny-loafer-spring-summer-2022) & [fredperry](http://fredperry.com/) Fred Perry and heritage footwear imprint G.H. Bass introduce a new iteration of the [classic penny loafer silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellis-penny-loafers). This marks the third time that the two are working alongside one another. This time around, it delivers the classic shoe along with a [women's loafer silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer) to join the roster as well. It is designed for the Spring/Summer season and it featured three different colorway options. It kicks off with a black leather iteration and then is followed by two [nubuck constructed versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer) in a Bark colorway or a Sandstorm colorway. Additional details of the shoe include the rugged commando outsole foundation and the EVA rubber for a sturdy base. It also has a silver chain on top and a tartan-trimmed lining. Image Credit: G.H. Bass ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Heritage Silhouette Revival:** Collaborations that bring classic silhouettes and designs to modern audiences. - **Gender-neutral Footwear:** New designs cater to both men's and women's fashion preferences. - **Sustainable Material Innovation:** Use of eco-friendly and durable materials in footwear production. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Brands that specialize in shoes, apparel or accessories. - **Retail and E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms or retail chains that offer a range of classic or sustainable footwear options. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies that specialize in eco-friendly and recyclable materials for footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sophisticated Timeless Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-line.md) - [American Heritage-Celebrating Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gh-bass-x-buck-mason.md) - [Gradient Tonal Leather Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huf-x-gh-bass.md) - [Artfully Premium Loafer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monograms.md) - [Technically Crafted Joint Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906-penny-loafer.md) - [Limited-Edition Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reigning-champ-x-ghbass.md) - [Western-Inspired Americana Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-west-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Penny Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellis-penny-loafers.md) - [Collaborative Street-Informed Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer-1.md)