# High-Fashion Sneaker Collaborations The Raf Simons x Adidas Collection is a Modern Take on the 80s By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raf-simons-x-adidas References: [oystermag](http://www.oystermag.com/new-raf-simons-x-adidas-collection-revealed) & [store.y-3](http://store.y-3.com/au/adidasx/rafsimons) The Raf Simons x [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot) Collection images have been revealed! The modern collection of sneakers and athletic boots is a nod to retro-futurism, an inspiration that is regularly used by the famed fashion designer. Known for his stunning work at Jil Sander, his current post as head designer at [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-roadie) and his own line of menswear, Raf Simons is making waves yet again with this nostalgic collection of athletic accessories. The Raf Simons x Adidas Collection is representative of the designer's forward-thinking aesthetic along with the sportswear label's similar affinity for mixing modern ideas with nostalgic inspirations. The designer's second collaboration with Adidas features 80s inspired moon boot designs and [sculptural sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeremy-scott-and-adidas) that are clad in primary color panels. In addition to these two memorable designs, Simons' collaboration collection also features a more understated tennis shoe that features a more minimalist design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Retro-futurism Fashion Collaborations:** Collaborations between high-fashion designers and sportswear labels inspired by retro-futurism aesthetics offer opportunities for unique and nostalgic designs in the fashion industry. - **Minimalist Athletic Shoe Design:** Minimalist atheltic shoe designs offer an opportunity for collaborations between high-fashion designers and sportswear labels to create more understated yet stylish footwear options. - **Sculptural Sneaker Designs:** Collaborations between high-fashion designers and sportswear labels can lead to opportunities to create more sculptural sneaker designs that make a statement in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** High-fashion designers and sportswear labels collaborations offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry for unconventional and nostalgic designs. - **Athletic Footwear:** Collaborations between high-fashion designers and sportswear labels in the athletic footwear industry offer opportunities for creative designs that balance functionality and style. - **Sportswear:** Collaborations between high-fashion designers and sportswear labels offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the sportswear industry for unique and fashionable designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winter Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot.md) - [Bulbous Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-avavav-moonrubber-megaride.md) - [Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas-1.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Puffy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boost-sneaker.md) - [Sporty Winter Boot Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-boot.md) - [Performance-Inspired Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering1.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Fashion-Forward Sporty Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas-2.md)