COMME des GARÇONS works in collaboration with Salomon on a new footwear silhouette in the form of the Slip-On Platform model. The shoes are set to launch today and can be found at Dover Street Market for the price of $360. The shoes are defined by their minimal design language that is juxtaposed with a dynamic chunky shape.
It features a blended material throughout the upper with sleek knit mesh fused with synthetic and then overlaid with TPU materials. All of this rests on top of a chunky rubber midsole unit. The shoes come in two tonal options with a monochromatic white colorway and a black colorway. The overall design language is rooted in comfort and is easily slipped on with the help of the heel tab.
Image Credit: Dover Street Market
What's Driving This Trend
- Slip-on Platform
- The slip-on platform trend is revolutionizing footwear design with its minimal yet chunky silhouette, offering comfort and ease of wear.
- Minimal Design
- The trend of minimal design in footwear is challenging traditional aesthetics by combining sleek knit mesh with synthetic materials, creating a clean and contemporary look.
- Blended Material
- The use of blended materials in shoe construction, such as knit mesh fused with synthetic and overlaid with TPU materials, is gaining popularity for its unique and stylish appeal.
Who This Affects Most
- Footwear
- The footwear industry has the opportunity to embrace the slip-on platform trend, creating innovative designs that prioritize comfort and style.
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can incorporate the trend of minimal design in their collections, offering customers sleek and contemporary options for footwear.
- Textiles
- The textiles industry has the potential to explore new materials and techniques to meet the growing demand for blended materials in footwear manufacturing.
