London-based menswear imprint Percival works in collaboration with Paris-based footwear brand Jacques Solovière on a new Ray Crepe Sole Derby shoe for the season. It boasts a modern design language and the shoe is made by hand in Italy and accented with a Ruggine tonal color palette.
The shoes are constructed with a premium leather lining and sit on top of a hand-stitched rubber sole unit foundation. It is fused with suede calf leather throughout the upper for a high-quality feel, continuing to the lateral side of the shoe and the toe box. To round out the overall design, there are custom co-branding accents by the heel and exposed white stitching for contrast and separates the upper and rubber sole unit.
Leather Lined Collaborative Footwear
Jacques Solovière Joins Percival on a New Collaboration
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Footwear Designs - The trend of brands collaborating on unique, limited edition footwear designs allows for diverse stylistic approaches and exposure to new audiences.
2. Handmade Luxury Footwear - Consumers are increasingly valuing handmade, high-quality footwear that prioritize both style and comfort, presenting opportunities for luxury footwear brands.
3. Minimalist Modern Design - The trend towards modern, minimalist design in footwear presents opportunities for brands to create innovative designs that prioritize both form and function.
Industry Implications
1. Menswear - Collaborative footwear designs offer opportunities for menswear brands to expand their product lines and target new audiences.
2. Luxury Footwear - The shift towards handmade, high-quality footwear presents opportunities for luxury footwear brands to differentiate themselves and cater to a growing consumer desire for premium products.
3. Fashion Design - The minimalist modern design trend in footwear presents opportunities for innovative fashion designers to create functional yet visually striking footwear designs.