# Multi-Colored Couture Kicks The Prada Tricolor Lace-up Shoes are a Treat For the Hipsters By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-10-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prada-tricolor-laceup-shoes References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/10/05/prada-tricolor-brushed-leather-lace-up/) & [prada](http://www.prada.com/) Fashion week may have passed by in many parts of the world, but the feisty fashion craze that has started is just the beginning, with the [Prada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker) tricolor lace-up shoes as the tip of the iceberg. After the Prada Spring/Summer 2011 collection was revealed, the most sought-after shoes were the [tricolor leather loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection). They are a complete mix of burgundy, sea green and dark blue colors blended on one shoe. The layered rubber soles and winged tips create a funky fashion that makes these the most anticipated shoes of the year. Adding even more intrigue, Prada has only made these couture kicks available on line to a select few. Ultimately, these killer loafers have surely launched a [multi-color craze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-color Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in creating multi-color designs across various fashion products. - **Online Exclusive Releases:** Capitalizing on the trend, brands can explore the strategy of releasing select products exclusively online to create excitement and exclusivity. - **Mixing & Blending Colors:** Incorporating a mix of vibrant colors in footwear and other fashion items presents an opportunity for designers to create unique and eye-catching products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can leverage the trend of multi-color fashion by stocking and promoting a wide range of products that feature bold color combinations. - **Online Shopping Platforms:** Online shopping platforms can explore partnerships with exclusive designers or brands to offer limited edition and online-exclusive products, generating buzz and driving online sales. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can embrace the trend of mixing and blending colors to create visually striking and highly desirable products, attracting fashion-forward consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Color Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-astral-purple.md) - [Colorful Personality Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser-sneakers.md) - [Colorful Shoe Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser.md) - [Ultra-Thin Premium Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker.md) - [Multi-Color Skater Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw.md) - [Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colville.md) - [Luxe Modern Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toblach.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Soft Suede Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1.md)