# Music-Themed Footwear Capsules WACKO MARIA Introduces a New PRO-KEDS Collaboration Project By Amy Duong | Published 2021-04-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prokeds-collaboration References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/4/seiko-evisen-watch-collaboration-release-information) [WACKO MARIA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear) continues to drop items with the latest PRO-KEDS collaboration nodding to the Japanese streetwear label's admiration of [music culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-bar-x-carhartt-wip). The new pack of sneakers includes two colorway options -- a muted black iteration with white details or a bright option of [pale pink and white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmos-pink-and-adidas). The low-cut sneaker models are made from premium suede leather materials across the base foundation. It is detailed with white straps, heightened heel overlays, and more. The lateral side of the shoe also sees bright details in the form of embroidered graphic accents. The left side of the shoe highlights a green skeletal hang spinning a vinyl record. On the right side sees another hang holding a burning cigarette. Image Credit: atmos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Music-inspired Sneaker Collaborations:** Brands could collaborate with musicians or music labels to create unique sneaker designs that appeal to fans of different music genres. - **Premium Materials in Streetwear:** New streetwear collections could incorporate premium materials such as suede leather to create high-quality and unique pieces. - **Embroidered Graphic Accents:** Embroidered graphic accents on clothing and accessories could become a popular way of incorporating visual elements into streetwear fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Streetwear Fashion:** Streetwear brands could integrate music-inspired designs into their clothing and shoe collections. - **Music Industry:** Music labels could explore collaborations with fashion brands to create exclusive merchandise for their artists. - **Sneaker Industry:** Sneaker companies could partner with fashion or music labels to create unique designs that appeal to different consumer interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Inspired Collaborative Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasures-and-reebok-1.md) - [Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-music.md) - [Textural Collaborative Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-1.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Artistic Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-x-vexx.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroshi-nagai.md) - [Collaborative Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-wallabee-boot.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thug-club-1.md)