Rick Owens DRKSHDW introduces a brand new footwear design in the form of the Stivali Army Sneaker model. Continuing its avant-garde design language, the shoe expands under its DRKSHDW sublabel, which offers a more affordable option for the brand.
The high-top sneaker silhouette delivers a futuristic design with utilitarian detailing marked by the brand's rubber sole unit. It is made with an off-white tonal rubber material with a split detail resting on top of a jagged unit at the foundation. The upper also features a chunky detailing that holds up the cotton canvas material in black. It is enclosed with laces over the front held by silver eyelets and has another exposed zipper enclosure on the side.
Image Credit: Rick Owens DRKSHDW, HBX
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Avant-garde Footwear
- Rick Owens DRKSHDW's Stivali Army Sneaker showcases a futuristic and functional design that can inspire avant-garde footwear trends.
- Affordable Luxury Footwear
- DRKSHDW sublabel offering more affordable footwear options can spark a trend for luxury brands to expand into the affordable market.
- High-top Sneaker Revival
- The Stivali Army Sneaker's high-top silhouette featuring utilitarian detailing can inspire a revival of high-top sneakers in the fashion industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Industry
- Fashion brands can take inspiration from the Stivali Army Sneaker to innovate and expand their footwear offerings with functional and futuristic designs.
- Luxury Fashion Industry
- Luxury brands can expand into the affordable market by creating more budget-friendly sublabels similar to DRKSHDW.
- Athletic Footwear Industry
- Utilitarian detailing on the Stivali Army Sneaker can inspire athletic brands to design high-top sneakers with functional features and futuristic aesthetics.
