# Collaborative Sun-Bleached Footwear JiyongKim and Clarks Drop a Special Sun-Bleached Wallabee By Amy Duong | Published 2025-04-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbleached-wallabee References: [jiyongkim.net](https://jiyongkim.net/)  JiyongKim works in collaboration with Clarks on two new iterations of the classic footwear including the Sun-Bleached Wallabee followed by the Sun-Bleached Raw Egde Desert Trek. Set to launch officially on April 20th, the two bring attention to the timeless models. The two continue to build on their previous popular collection that launched in September. The launch features sun-bleached fabric along the upper to create a natural color gradient. It also integrates a raw-edge technique which transforms into a fringe design accent. The Wallabee adopts the sun-bleaching visual on the sides to allow the technique to be visible at all angles. This will be available to shop at the designer's online store and the new location in Hannan. Image Credit: Jiyongkim, Clarks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 39% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Sun-bleached Aesthetic:** The use of sun-bleached fabric introduces a trend in footwear that embraces natural color gradients as a new dimension of design. - **Material Innovation in Footwear:** Applying raw-edge techniques and sun-bleaching redefines traditional footwear craftsmanship, opening avenues for unique visual textures. - **Collaborative Design Collections:** Partnerships between designers and established footwear brands highlight the growing trend of collaborative collections that merge distinctive aesthetic philosophies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Footwear:** The integration of innovative fabric treatments in shoes showcases the potential for disruptive design approaches within the fashion and footwear industry. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Emerging techniques like sun-bleaching and raw-edge applications drive new advancements in textile manufacturing, encouraging experimentation with fabric finishes. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Exclusive online and physical store releases of unique collections signify shifting consumer interest towards novel and limited-edition retail experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisanal Sunbleached Unique Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-2.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Collaborative Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-wallabee-boot.md) - [Reimagined Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Waved Graphic Moccasin Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinyang-collection.md) - [Reimagined Suede Classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-clarks.md) - [Generationally Fused Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-senior-generation.md) - [Textured Casual Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirddy-x-clarks.md) - [Street-Style Moccasin Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabees.md)