The Nike N7 collection is expanding wit the addition of the KD 8 sport sneakers that celebrate Native American art with the work of Bunky Echo-Hawk as the inspiration behind the shoe.
Echo-Hawk's artwork is featured in the upper design of the Nike KD 8 N7 shoes in a beautiful, chromatic and abstract design that captures beautiful colors such as blue, black, brown and green reflected in nature. The design is placed overtop of Nike's flyknit pattern creating an eye-catching gradient effect. The shoes are complete with a bright green sole and white middle to make the upper graphic really pop. With a unique graphic design, these sport sneakers offer a durable, comfortable and sporty look coupled with a nod to a rich culture.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Native American Art-inspired Sport Sneakers
- There is an opportunity to continue to incorporate diverse cultural influences, such as Native American art, into mainstream fashion to celebrate and honor them while appealing to a wider audience.
- Chromatic and Abstract Sneaker Designs
- The melding of vivid, unexpected color combinations in abstract designs could become a disruptive innovation in the athletic wear industry by offering consumers unique sneaker designs that push the envelope in style and fashion.
- Incorporating Nature's Colors Into Athletic Wear
- Creating athletic wear that combines the colors and patterns found in nature is a disruptive innovation opportunity that could attract eco-conscious consumers and appeal to those seeking a more sustainable approach to fashion.
Where This Applies
- Athletic Wear
- The athletic wear industry could benefit from continued diversity and inclusivity in their products, in order to encourage more customers to invest in products that make them feel unique and seen for who they are.
- Fashion and Apparel
- By incorporating distinctive elements from various cultures and increasingly experimental design choices, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion and apparel industry to create products that are both inclusive and cutting-edge.
- Eco-friendly Clothing
- Incorporating more nature-inspired designs and colors into eco-friendly clothing options could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to appeal to customers who place sustainability at the core of their values.
