# Strapping Iconic Kicks The New Stan Smith Collaboration Stripes and Straps is Bold and Fashionable By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-03-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripes-and-straps References: [nicekicks](http://www.nicekicks.com/2014/03/26/raf-simons-x-adidas-stan-smith-stripes-straps/) & [wishatl](http://wishatl.com/store/Stan-Smith-Raf-Simons-Dk-Marine--P11014.aspx) The Raf Simons x [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-stan-smith) Stand Smith 'Stripes and Straps' collection puts a new spin on an iconic sneaker. Bold colors and exotic materials take this shoe from the street into high fashion boutiques. The Raf Simmons [collaboration with the ever-popular Stan Smith](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeremy-scott-and-adidas) brand has been gaining popularity recently. The new sneaker is wrapped in exotic leather and accented by bold, colored stripes. White and yellow straps run from the top of the tongue to the toe. Leather straps secure your foot in the sneaker using buttons. The high-quality materials and stunning new look has propelled these sneakers into the limelight of high fashion and hip-hop culture. The [Stan Smith sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fa-stan-smith) is a classic, and these new designs are taking the sneaker where it's never been before. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exotic Materials:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate exotic materials into fashion products, such as sneakers, to create bold and unique designs. - **Bold Colors:** The trend of using bold colors in fashion products, like sneakers, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation by creating eye-catching and unique designs. - **Strap Accents:** Incorporating strap accents in sneaker designs provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to reinvent traditional shoe construction and add functionality and style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the potential for disruptive innovation by incorporating exotic materials, bold colors, and strap accents into their product designs. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating exotic materials, bold colors, and strap accents into their sneaker designs to attract fashion-conscious consumers. - **High Fashion:** High fashion brands can leverage the trend of using exotic materials, bold colors, and strap accents to create disruptive innovation in their product lines and appeal to a broader customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detail-Forward Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-stan-smith-beaded.md) - [Sneaker-Converted Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-lux.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Floral-Accented Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmos-pink-and-adidas.md) - [90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-xlg.md) - [Stealthy Monochromatic Collab Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fa-stan-smith.md) - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Vintage Suede-Accented Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporty-rich-1.md) - [Athletic Shoe Adornments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls.md)