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Junk Food Sneakers

These Vans Shoe Line Feature Designs Inspired by Candy and Sweets

— January 16, 2016 — Fashion
The latest Vans shoe line creatively turns to food for design inspiration with a collection of hip sneakers covered in patterns of junk foods, sweets and popular fast foods. The range, entitled Late Night are designed for all-ages with fun, bold and colorful prints and textures.

The Late Night collection features a mix of Vans Authentic sneakers and classic slip-on shoes decked out with the signature Vans thick, white sole. The footwear is then covered in bold colors complete with detailed patterns of burgers, pizzas and donuts.
These sneakers do offer a guilt-free way for consumers to enjoy their favorite treats and sugary sweets.

These fast food shoes highlight how consumers are seeking for fun wearables to express their love for their favorite indulgent edibles.
Trend Themes
1. Food-inspired Fashion - The trend of incorporating food imagery and patterns into fashion items, such as sneakers, allows consumers to express their love for indulgent treats.
2. Guilt-free Indulgence - The rise of guilt-free indulgence is driving the demand for products that allow consumers to enjoy their favorite sweets and junk foods without the actual consumption.
3. Personal Expression Through Fashion - Consumers are increasingly looking for unique and eye-catching fashion pieces that reflect their individual tastes and interests, including their favorite food items.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands and designers can capitalize on the trend of food-inspired fashion by creating clothing and accessories that incorporate colorful, playful patterns of popular junk foods.
2. Food and Beverage - Food and beverage companies can collaborate with fashion brands to create limited-edition products that merge the worlds of food and fashion, leveraging the popularity of junk food imagery.
3. Retail - Retailers can tap into the trend of food-inspired fashion by curating collections that feature clothing and accessories adorned with designs inspired by popular fast food items.
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