# London-Inspired Footwear Capsule Duke + Dexter Presents the Way Out West Collection By Amy Duong | Published 2023-10-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/way-out-west References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/uk/2023/10/duke-and-dexter-way-out-west-fall-winter-2023-lookbook) & [dukeanddexter](https://dukeanddexter.com/) [London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Este-Lauder-Companies-Announced)-based footwear imprint [Duke + Dexter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-dexter3) turns their attention to their own roots in the latest capsule dubbed Way Out West. The brand celebrates the bustling city of London and its rich creative culture with a slew of classic silhouettes. This includes the Wilde Penny Loafer that is adorned with a slew of earthy tones including brown shades making up the foundation with raised stitching for a textural contrast along the upper. It is also detailed with a Croc detailing for more texture. This is joined by two new silhouettes for the brand in the form of the Moby and the [Mule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-anywair-mule). The Moby has a crimped upper rubberized crepe sole unit and Italian leather lining. The Mule is made with a more durable design with thick shearling and cork footbed. Image Credit: Duke + Dexter, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/uk/2023/10/duke-and-dexter-way-out-west-fall-winter-2023-lookbook), [dukeanddexter](https://dukeanddexter.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 18% - 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 - **Bustling City Celebrations:** London-based footwear imprint Duke + Dexter celebrates the vibrant city of London and its rich creative culture with a new capsule collection, Way Out West. - **Classic Silhouettes Revival:** Duke + Dexter introduces a range of classic silhouettes including the Wilde Penny Loafer, adorned with earthy tones, raised stitching, and Croc detailing for added texture. - **Durable and Cozy Innovations:** The brand presents two new silhouettes, the Moby and the Mule, featuring rubberized crepe soles, Italian leather lining, and thick shearling with cork footbed for a more durable and comfortable design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the potential of celebrating specific bustling cities and their cultures through capsule collections like Duke + Dexter's Way Out West to appeal to niche markets. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the trend of reviving classic silhouettes, incorporating earthy tones, raised stitching, and unique textural details to create nostalgic and trendy collections. - **Lifestyle:** The lifestyle industry can embrace the innovative combination of durable designs and cozy elements in footwear fashion, such as rubberized crepe soles, shearling linings, and cork footbeds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Collaborative Leather Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-dexter3.md) - [Pink-Tonal Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-dexter4.md) - [Stealthy Rugged Textural Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Men's Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-in-ivy.md) - [Western-Inspired Americana Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-west-collection.md) - [Timeless Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-x-sanders.md) - [Suede Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2.md) - [Sophisticated Penny Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellis-penny-loafers.md) - [Durable Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker.md)