FRE Customs is joining the many other brand's who've followed Balenciaga's steps and transformed the Fratka shopping bag into a stylish garment, with its iteration being an exclusive pair of custom IKEA sneakers.
To create the obscurely designed shoes, FRE Customs used a pair of Nike Air Force 1s, which have a bulky build that's instantly recognizable. While the sneakers themselves are totally white, the overlaying of the Fratka bag makes them a bright hue of blue. In addition, the bag adds some textural diversity -- with its rough plastic contrasting vividly with the sleek leather of the Air Force 1s.
On the toes and tongues of the IKEA sneakers, the Swedish furniture giant's name is included in yellow.
Shopping Bag-Inspired Sneakers
These Custom IKEA Sneakers Were Created by FRE Customs
Trend Themes
1. Custom Sneaker Trend - The trend of transforming ordinary items into custom sneakers presents disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to create unique and personalized footwear.
2. Shopping Bag Fashion Trend - The rise of using shopping bags as inspiration for fashion items offers disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to incorporate unexpected materials and designs into their products.
3. Branded Collaboration Trend - The trend of brands collaborating with other companies, such as IKEA, to create exclusive and limited-edition products opens up disruptive innovation opportunities to cater to niche markets and appeal to brand enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can capitalize on the custom sneaker trend by offering customization services and collaborating with artists to create unique designs.
2. Retail Industry - Retailers can explore the shopping bag fashion trend by incorporating shopping bag-inspired elements into their product lines to attract consumers who value sustainability and unique fashion choices.
3. Branding Industry - The branding industry can tap into the branded collaboration trend by helping brands identify strategic partnerships and create exclusive, co-branded products to engage their target audience and increase brand loyalty.