# Polka Dotted Luxe Sneakers The Karl Lagerfeld & PUMA Collaboration Highlights Roma and Roma Armor By Amy Duong | Published 2019-05-08 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roma References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/karl-lagerfeld-puma-roma-release-date-price/) & [karl](https://www.karl.com/) [PUMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coperni) introduces a new collaborative project with the late designer Karl Lagerfeld -- the capsule highlights two iterations of the Roma sneakers. Lagerfeld passed away earlier this year and the German designer's legacy continues to make strong statements in the industry. One of the two sneakers in the collaboration is the 'Roma' which is a unisex design and the other is the 'Roma Amor,' a women's footwear model. Both iterations are decorated in co-branded graphic accents and a plethora of polka dots. The Roma is constructed from soft leather in black and adorned in the polka dot patterning with Lagerfeld's branding at the heels. The Roma Amor is crafted from satin at the uppers sitting atop of a bold platform midsole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Collaboration Sneakers:** The Karl Lagerfeld & PUMA collaboration showcases the rising trend of luxury fashion brands entering the sneaker market. - **Graphic Accents and Polka Dots:** The use of graphic accents and polka dots on the Roma and Roma Amor sneakers highlights the trend of bold and playful design elements in footwear. - **Legacy Collection Collaborations:** The posthumous collaboration between Karl Lagerfeld and PUMA exemplifies the trend of honoring fashion designers' legacies through limited edition collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore more collaborations between luxury brands and sneaker companies to tap into the growing market of luxury sneakers. - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can incorporate graphic accents and distinctive patterns like polka dots to create unique and eye-catching designs that appeal to consumers. - **Brand Partnerships:** The trend of legacy collection collaborations opens up opportunities for brands to partner with fashion icons to create limited edition products that resonate with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Denim-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palermo-denim.md) - [Athletic Shoe Adornments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls.md) - [Collaborative Sleek Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-speedcat.md) - [Performance-Inspired Designer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-puma.md) - [Chunky Luxe Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-chrono.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Minimalist Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-avanti.md) - [Floral-Accented Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmos-pink-and-adidas.md) - [Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-2.md)