# Refined Silk Footwear Designs The NikeLab x CLOT Collab Boasts Limited Edition Printed Silhouettes By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-footwear References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/clot-x-nikelab-silk-air-force-1-hydro-dipped-release-date-price/#slide-13) The new limited edition CLOT x NikeLab silk footwear collaboration has a delicate and refined aesthetic which is linked to a special hydro-dipping technique. For these ultra-luxurious silhouettes, which take on the construction of the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight) Air Force 1s, [CLOT taps into custom manufacturer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-adidas-1) MAPLEWOOD MFG. At a retail price of $450, the limited edition silk footwear calls for exclusivity and impeccable craftsmanship. While the first model features a starred upper, the second exhibits an intricate spider web. These patterns are superimposed on the luxe silk footwear through hydro-dipping — a form of water transfer printing. Without a doubt, the NikeLab x CLOT Silk Air Force 1s will be a well-sought after design for sneakerheads. They will be available for purchase at the newly opened JUICE LA store on August 5th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hydro-dipping Techniques:** The fashion industry could experiment with hydro-dipping techniques to create unique prints on various fabrics and expand the range of silk footwear designs. - **Limited Edition Collaborations:** Collaborations between luxury brands and renowned manufacturers could continue the trend of limited edition silk footwear, creating both exclusivity and profitability. - **Luxurious Construction Materials:** Footwear brands could explore the use of luxurious construction materials such as silk and custom manufacturers to attract the high-end segment of the market. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could take inspiration from these refined silk footwear designs and utilize hydro-dipping techniques to create unique patterns on a range of garments. - **Shoe Manufacturing:** Shoe manufacturers could collaborate with luxury brands to create limited edition footwear designs using high-end materials such as silk. - **Custom Manufacturing:** Custom manufacturers could leverage their expertise to cater to the needs of luxury brands seeking unique and high-end construction materials for their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas.md) - [Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition.md) - [Lunar Festivity-Inspired Embroidered Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-6.md) - [Fashion-Forward Sporty Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas-2.md) - [Sleek Footwear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-1000.md) - [Patterned Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qi-flow.md) - [Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas-1.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md)