# Swirl Pattern Collaborative Shoes Wu Wear and Clarks Originals Inform Shoes with Lyrics By Amy Duong | Published 2019-07-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swirl-pattern References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/wu-wear-clarks-wallabees-release-date-price/) & [clarks](https://www.clarks.com/) [Clarks Originals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals) joins forces with Wu Wear on another collaborative capsule of footwear -- this time, the duo decorate the shoe models with a swirl patterning in three different colorway options. The shoe takes on the [signature Wallabee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbleached-wallabee) as the base silhouette and boasts colorways inspired by lyrics drawn from [Wu-Tang Clan's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-wutang-clan) popular 'Glaciers of Ice' and 'Ice Cream.' The uppers are adorned in the pattern along with mixed tonal combinations, constructed from a suede material throughout the uppers with water and stain-resisting coat. This sit on top of a crepe sole unit -- the Maple and the Navy colorway showcase the crepe sole, whereas the Brown colorway covers it in a 'honey spray.' Each shoe is finished with full leather trimming and lining with branding details at the heel band. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Collaborative Footwear:** The trend of collaborating with brands from different industries to create unique and exciting footwear designs is on the rise. - **Lyrics-inspired Design:** Shoes that feature lyrics from popular songs or artist collaborations are becoming increasingly popular among the fashion-conscious. - **Sustainable Footwear:** The use of sustainable materials and environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes in footwear production is a growing trend in the industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Collaborative footwear designs and innovative shoe concepts that incorporate unique design elements are poised to disrupt the fashion industry. - **Music:** Footwear designs that feature lyrics or are inspired by musical artists have the potential to create new revenue streams and collaborations for the music industry. - **Sustainability:** The trend towards sustainable footwear production is creating opportunities for companies to innovate and differentiate themselves in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waved Graphic Moccasin Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinyang-collection.md) - [Collaborative Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-wallabee-boot.md) - [Reimagined Suede Classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-clarks.md) - [Street-Style Moccasin Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabees.md) - [Textured Casual Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirddy-x-clarks.md) - [Collaborative Sun-Bleached Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbleached-wallabee.md) - [Versatile Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Weatherized Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabee-gtx-sp.md)