# Musical Royalty Kicks These Reebok 'Prince' Pumps Pay Homage to "The Purple One" By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-11-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-prince-pumps References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/11/11/reebok-prince-pack-springsummer-2011/) & [sneakerfreaker.es](http://www.sneakerfreaker.es/spanish-blog/view/reebok-purple-rain-pack-court-victory-pack-insta-pump-fury-primavera-verano-2011/) Sneakers are probably not the first thing that come to mind when thinking of musical icon Prince, but nevertheless, the [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-4) Prince Pumps pack is made up of two very [purple pairs of kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fierce-purple) that pay homage to the "Purple One" and his classic album Purple Rain. The Court Victory Pump and [Insta Pump Fury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-94) are both wildly designed, bearing floral patterns and tons of purple. The Reebok Prince Pumps pack is definitely fit for a musical king. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Purple Sneaker Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of vibrant, purple sneakers inspired by iconic musicians, catering to fashion-forward music enthusiasts. - **Floral Pattern Design Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate bold floral patterns into various consumer products such as clothing, accessories, and home decor, creating unique and eye-catching designs. - **Retro Album Tribute Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion brands to create limited-edition merchandise that pays tribute to renowned albums and musicians, attracting both music and fashion enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unique collaborations between fashion brands and music icons to create exclusive merchandise, promoting cross-industry appeal and driving customer engagement. - **Athletic Footwear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with bold color combinations and unconventional designs to produce sneakers that cater to the ever-growing demand for stylish and unique athletic footwear. - **Home Decor Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional and vibrant designs inspired by iconic albums and musicians into home decor products, offering consumers a way to express their love for music through interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-4.md) - [Laceless Personalized Sneaker Fits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-3.md) - [Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei.md) - [Basketball-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bb-4000-li-basketball-shoes.md) - [Music-Inspired Collaborative Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasures-and-reebok-1.md) - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md) - [Wizardly Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-harry-potter.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Tennis Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-ghostwrite.md) - [Bold Spring-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fierce-purple.md)