Anonymous Club and PUMA recently showcased a new collaboration, bringing forth a unique and artistic take on the PUMA Plexus sneaker and an "accompanying, plastic-centric campaign mission statements for the design ethos of [Shayne] Oliver's upstart imprint."
The rubber PUMA Plexus, inspired by the retro Mostro shoe, offers a contemporary twist with its textural upper replaced by unbranded vinyl. The translucent rubber outsole further adds to the distinct aesthetic of the shoe. The model's waterproof construction adds a practical advantage, making the footwear suitable for various conditions.
The Anonymous Club and PUMA collaboration also debuted with a captivating and artistically shot campaign. In the photographs, plastic material makes a strong appearance. The shoes will be available on August 5 through PUMA's website, stores, and select stockists.
Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
Anonymous Club and PUMA Debut a New Collaboration
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Fashion - The plastic-heavy fashion campaigns highlight a trend towards sustainable fashion by using unbranded vinyl as a textural material for the footwear.
2. Artistic Collaborations - The collaboration between Anonymous Club and PUMA showcases a trend of artistic partnerships in the fashion industry, as seen in the captivating and artistically shot campaign.
3. Translucent Aesthetic - The use of translucent rubber outsoles in the PUMA Plexus shoe represents a trend towards a distinct and visually appealing translucent aesthetic in footwear design.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The plastic-heavy fashion campaigns and collaboration between Anonymous Club and PUMA present disruptive innovation opportunities within the fashion industry, particularly in sustainable fashion and artistic collaborations.
2. Footwear - The PUMA Plexus shoe, with its unique design featuring unbranded vinyl and translucent rubber outsoles, offers disruptive innovation opportunities within the footwear industry, allowing for the exploration of new aesthetics and materials.
3. Photography - The artistically shot campaign for the Anonymous Club and PUMA collaboration presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the photography industry, specifically in creating visually captivating campaigns for fashion brands.