# Jade-Accented Chunky Footwear Dr. Martens Celebrates Chinese New Year with the 1461 Shoe By Amy Duong | Published 2021-01-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-1461-shoe References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/dr-martens-1461-chinese-new-year-jade-details) [Dr. Martens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe) introduces the [1461 shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-3eye-shoe) in a new design iteration that celebrate [Chinese New Year](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-chinese-new-years) coming up. The main focus of the shoe is the implementation of jade accents. The low-cut silhouette features the jade symbol as it references good luck and fortune in China. The shoe itself is made from black leather materials and have a pattern that is inspired by the flow of wave movements of the sea. Water is a strong symbol in Chinese culture as well, acting as a symbol of wealth and a constant flow of wealth. The laces are detailed with a jade pendant at the end held together with a red knot to round out the design. Image Credit: Dr. Martens ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Jade Accents in Fashion Design:** The usage of jade accents in fashion design for cultural celebration creates a tangible opportunity for integrating traditional concepts into modern fashion. - **Cultural Significance in Footwear:** Integrating cultural symbols and icons in footwear could be a potential trend in fashion design. - **Celebratory Design Iteration:** Creating design iterations of products that pay homage to significant cultural celebrations could potentially lead to increased product sales. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can capitalize on incorporating different cultural symbols and icons when creating new fashion trends. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The footwear industry could potentially benefit from producing limited edition footwear that pay homage to significant cultural celebrations. - **Crafts and Accessories:** The cultural significance of jade and other precious stones could be leveraged to create unique crafts and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zodiac Snakeskin-Finished Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-year-of-the-snake.md) - [Celebratory Dragon-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon1.md) - [Festive Lunar New Year Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-street-uno-year-of-the-dragon.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Luxe Burgundy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascal-love-letter-boot.md) - [Lunar Festivity-Inspired Embroidered Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-6.md) - [Vintage Collaborative Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thisisneverthat-7.md) - [Classic Bottle-Cap-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-palace.md)