Spooky products typically don't pop up on store shelves until after the back-to-school rush, but the Keds x Monster High collection boldly shakes up the footwear aisle with spooky-chic styles. Inspired by stylish characters from Monster High like Draculaura, Frankie Stein and Clawdeen Wolf, the collection shares fashion-forward designs with a dark edge.
In the capsule, three designs capture the hallmark features of each muse's sense of style. The exclusive canvas Mary Jane inspired by Frankie Stein, for example, updates a classic silhouette with hexagonal metal studs, a Monster High skullette heel rivet and Frankie’s signature black-and-blue plaid on the lining. Young fans of the TikTok-viral coquette aesthetic will appreciate The Keds Point with black lace bows, crystal details and zero-silver finished eyelets and aglets.
Spooky Back-to-School Footwear
Keds x Monster High Shares the Styles of Favorite Characters
Trend Themes
1. Gothic-inspired Footwear - Footwear designs influenced by gothic and dark aesthetic elements are gaining traction, offering unique and statement-making styles for a younger demographic.
2. Character-based Fashion Collaborations - Fashion lines inspired by popular characters create a cult following, merging fandom cultures with everyday wear and driving consumer enthusiasm.
3. Coquette Aesthetic Footwear - The rise of the coquette aesthetic promotes a demand for intricately designed footwear featuring delicate and elegant details such as lace bows and crystal embellishments.
Industry Implications
1. Youth Fashion - Youth-focused fashion industries are seeing a spike in character-themed apparel, appealing to younger customers' affinity for their favorite media icons.
2. Collaborative Fashion Lines - Collaborations between established fashion brands and pop culture franchises are generating exclusive collections that cater to niche markets and enthusiast communities.
3. Seasonal Footwear - Footwear that challenges seasonally expected designs, such as spooky styles during back-to-school season, offers fresh and unconventional options that defy traditional market timelines.