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Luxe Golden Sneaker Laces

The HICKIES Leather Shoe Strings Feature Gilded 14-Karate Gold

— November 24, 2015 — Fashion
HICKIES is taking sportswear to the level of opulence and luxe with the addition of black leather laces complete with 14-karate golden embellishments. The laces are part of the brand's Black Label line offering a stylish and statement piece to add to a consumer's favorite pair of shoes.

Often shoe strings are overlooked when it comes to design and detail, usually having a standard white or singular color. The Black Label collection offers a set of expensive black leather laces that are modern, stylish and designed to improve the shoe's overall wear. The laces are sent in hand packaged boxes that open up to reveal the fitted elastomer laces. The laces fasten using a 14-karate golden pendant adding a level of style, class and elegance to any pair of sneakers the laces are threaded through.
Trend Themes
1. Opulent Sportswear - The trend of opulent sportswear presents disruptive innovation opportunities to create luxurious accessories and apparel for active individuals.
2. Elevated Shoe Accessories - The trend of elevated shoe accessories offers disruptive innovation opportunities to design high-end and customizable add-ons for footwear.
3. Luxury Athletic-style Detailing - The trend of luxury athletic-style detailing presents disruptive innovation opportunities to incorporate premium materials and embellishments into sportswear products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessories industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by creating high-end and customizable add-ons for footwear and other accessories.
2. Sportswear - The sportswear industry has the opportunity to disrupt the market by offering opulent sportswear options, combining functionality, style, and luxury.
3. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating premium materials and embellishments into athletic-style products, offering a unique blend of sportiness and luxury.
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