COMME des GARÇONS continues to grow its work alongside ASICS as the two present their take on the GEL-TERRAIN sneaker this time around. The silhouette as a whole has received various remixed looks, new colorway palettes, and more over the years. The shoe is defined by its effortless design that has a no-sew film upper, offering a more flattened layer to the silhouette.
The trail-inspired footwear has minimal language with subtle branding that nods to both contributing efforts along the insoles and tongue. The forefoot is defined by its bungee lace system to secure wearer's foot in place, inspired by the ASICS trail running influence. It comes in black or white colorway palettes to maintain the muted language.
Monochromatic Collaborative Footwear
COMME des GARÇONS and ASICS Join on a GEL-TERRAIN Sneaker
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Collaborative Designs - Exploring effortless designs with subtle branding elements and muted colorways for collaborative products.
2. Trail-inspired Footwear Innovations - Incorporating bungee lace systems and no-sew film uppers for enhanced performance in trail running footwear.
3. Remixed Colorway Palettes - Experimenting with new color combinations and design variations to refresh the aesthetic appeal of footwear silhouettes.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion & Footwear - Opportunities for brands to collaborate on minimalist designs and innovative features in footwear collections.
2. Sports & Outdoor Gear - Potential for integrating trail running influences and performance-enhancing technologies in outdoor footwear products.
3. Design & Retail - Space for creating unique color palettes and design concepts that offer a fresh perspective on collaborative product releases.