Liberty of London is a heritage English pattern and special fabric maker, and recently, it drops a special iteration of the notable PUMA Basket sneaker model. The classic shoe sees a crisp upper adorned in pink and floral patterning, blended together with the expertise of Liberty of London.
It has almost 150 years of creating patterns and of course, does not disappoint this time around. The upper is made from a blend of perforated leather and suede. Leather makes up the collar and the quarter sections of the shoe. The suede material makes up the heel section, the eyestays, tongue, and the toe boxes. The floral patterning is not shy, as it can be seen throughout most of the silhouette.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Floral-printed Sneakers
- The trend of floral-printed sneakers continues to gain momentum, with room for innovation in design and materials used.
- Collaborations with Heritage Fabric Makers
- Collaborative efforts with heritage fabric makers provide a unique opportunity for brands to produce limited edition sneakers with special patterning and materials.
- Perforated Leather and Suede
- The use of perforated leather and suede provides a trend for breathable and comfortable materials in sneaker design.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- The fashion industry has room for disruptive innovation in the incorporation of unique patterns, materials and collaborations in footwear.
- Retail
- Retailers can provide limited edition collections of collaborative and unique designs to attract customers looking for something different.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Collaborating with fashion brands and sneaker companies offers textile manufacturers an opportunity to showcase their expertise in unique patterning for footwear products.
