The Church's 2013 Spring/Summer collection adds the perfect touches of detailing to classic shoe styles made for the modern man. The Italian shoe brand has brought back petrol-finished leather, which gives a glossy shine and blended tone. Combining this leather finish with the classic brogue style shoe and silver studs really hits all the marks for the upcoming season.
The Church's 2013 Spring/Summer collection features a number of different styles of shoes. Another worthy special mention is the luxury slipper, which is completed with a gold embroidered crown. The shoe is great for lounging around while still looking put together, especially when worn with a smoking jacket like Hugh Heffner. Finally, the collection adds in some shoe shine kits and flasks.
Petrol Leather Studded Shoes
The Church's 2013 Spring/Summer Footwear Collection is Gentlemanly
Trend Themes
1. Petrol-finished Leather - Opportunity to innovate by incorporating glossy shine and blended tones into various leather products.
2. Classic Brogue - Opportunity to disrupt traditional shoe styles by adding silver studs and other modern elements to the classic brogue.
3. Luxury Slippers - Opportunity to create high-end loungewear by incorporating gold embroidery and crown motifs into slipper designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to explore new leather finishing techniques and incorporate modern elements into traditional shoe styles.
2. Luxury Goods - Opportunity to target high-end consumers by creating luxury slippers with gold embroidery and crown motifs.
3. Leather Products - Opportunity to introduce petrol-finished leather into a variety of products beyond shoes, such as bags, accessories, and upholstery.