# Ultra-Luxury-Inspired Footwear Capsules DUKE + DEXTER Releases Playboy-Themed Footwear By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-08-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboythemed-footwear References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/duke-dexter-playboy-collaboration-release-info) & [dukeanddexter](https://dukeanddexter.com/) A new [Playboy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-line)-themed footwear collection has dropped and it features hyper-sophisticated silhouettes, mixed in with playfully sultry imagery that is associated with the iconic entertainment magazine. This footwear capsule was made possible through a collaboration between the British footwear label [DUKE + DEXTER](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-dexter2) and Playboy. The capsule spotlights chic leather loafers for both men and women. There is a total of five print variations, featuring "a vintage finish." Each design is released in a limited run of 250 pairs. The imagery that is printed on the Playboy-themed footwear hails from dated Playboy covers. DUKE + DEXTER and Playboy drew inspiration from "private jet glamour and lavish lifestyles" from the 90s. This can be clearly seen in the editorial showcasing the Playboy-themed footwear. Image Credit: DUKE + DEXTER ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Playboy-themed Footwear:** New ultra-luxury footwear collection inspired by Playboy featuring unique silhouettes and vintage imagery. - **Limited Edition Footwear Collections:** Footwear brands creating exclusive runs of 250 or fewer pairs for added exclusivity. - **90s-inspired Fashion:** Brands taking inspiration from glamorous private jet lifestyles from the 90s in their designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Apparel stores carrying high-end or exclusive footwear collections for style-conscious consumers. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands incorporating limited edition footwear and apparel collections into their product line. - **Entertainment Publications:** Publishers partnering with fashion brands to create limited edition merchandise featuring vintage imagery and artwork from the archives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink-Tonal Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-dexter4.md) - [Sleek Collaborative Leather Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-dexter3.md) - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [Luxury Men's Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-mens-footwear.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Board Game-Themed Dynamic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-collection.md) - [Classic Bottle-Cap-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-palace.md) - [Court Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterpay-dropshop-rhude.md) - [College-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collegiate-footwear-collection.md)