Shayne Oliver works in collaboration with UGG on a new iteration of the Classic Bot silhouette for the season. This time around, it boasts a genderless design that takes the signature shape and elevates it with dynamic materials and depth. It has a nostalgic element that is inspired by the armored footwear that was worn by medieval knights.
Speaking about the new boots, Oliver explains that it is a "genderless artifact of disruption." He tells Highsnobiety that "I’ve been a fan and have worn UGG boots since I was in middle school, I’m really into the idea of extreme comfort without sacrificing style. During my creative process, I wanted to think about a design that literally felt protective and functional."
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Genderless Design Footwear
- The trend of creating genderless footwear presents an opportunity for innovation and inclusivity in fashion.
- Collaborative High-end Footwear
- Collaborations between high-end and mainstream footwear brands present disruptive opportunities for creativity and market expansion.
- Nostalgic Footwear Renovations
- Renovations of nostalgic footwear designs with modern materials and technologies present creative opportunities for product reinvention.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Footwear
- The fashion footwear industry could benefit from the trend of genderless design and nostalgic renovation, as well as potential new collaborative opportunities with high-end brands.
- Outdoor Footwear
- The outdoor footwear industry could consider adopting genderless design to broaden their market appeal and offer diverse options for protective and functional footwear.
- Collaborative Fashion Technology
- Collaborations between fashion and technology industries can bring innovation to the design and functionality of genderless footwear.
