# Dessert-Inspired Collaborative Shoes Randomevent and New Balance Join on Sweetness of Kin Shoe By Amy Duong | Published 2024-01-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetness-of-kin References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/randomevent-new-balance-1906-collab/)  Chinese imprint [Randomevent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-5) is the latest to join forces with [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/991-sneaker-3) as the two present a new iteration of the 1906 sneaker model with the Sweetness of Kin palette. The two brands draw inspiration from [sweet desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-up-and-hersey) for the latest shoe, which is applied in the form of its construction as well. The shoes are made with a layered build to replicate the cake layers. The various layers open up opportunities for materials and depth starting with a spongy mesh foundation in a crisp cream tone. It is overlaid with leather on top with a soft buttery feel. The N logo can be seen on the side of the shoe for more dimension and branding. Image Credit: @randomevent_co ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 20% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dessert-inspired Shoes:** Shoes inspired by sweet desserts offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry by exploring unique materials and textured designs. - **Layered Construction:** Footwear with a layered build opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in materials and depth, allowing for creative exploration in shoe design. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Collaborations between fashion brands, like Randomevent and New Balance, present disruptive innovation opportunities by combining different design perspectives and attracting diverse customer segments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can leverage dessert-inspired shoes to attract customers looking for unique and unconventional designs. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from collaborative efforts between brands in order to create innovative and distinctive products that appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Materials and Textiles Industry:** Materials and textiles industries have the opportunity to develop new and unconventional materials for layered shoe constructions, catering to the growing demand for unique and creative fashion items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive New Year-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/991-sneaker-3.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prosperity-be-the-prize.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Tonal Sneaker Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-split-pack.md) - [Wine-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brut.md) - [Easter-Honoring Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9975-easter.md) - [Collaborative Treat-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-up-and-hersey.md) - [Stealthy Chunky Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-sneaker.md) - [Shoe-Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar-and-converse.md) - [Lifestyle Technical Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hours-and-days.md)