Whenever a couture fashion house attempts to create a street shoe, very few turn out as sleek ans sharp as the Marc Jacobs wingtip sneaker from the 2012 Spring/Summer Footwear Collection.
Many sneaker addicts fall out of favor with couture footwear fast, as the attempts are considered too exotic or mainstream, like the Kanye West and Louis Vuitton collaborations. However, the Marc Jacobs wingtip sneakers defintely hold up to the criticisms. The shoes feature a crisp, white colorway with a blue suede trim. Along the overlapping suede are perforated holes, giving the shoe a wingtip feel. An egg-white rubber sole and embroidered logo finish off the shoe details.
No doubt these shoes are stunning and well-crafted; however, the commanding price of $545 may scare some buyers away.
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The Marc Jacobs Wingtip Sneaker is Couture With Street Appeal
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Sneaker Trend - Opportunity for luxury fashion houses to create high-end sneakers with street appeal.
2. Couture Streetwear Collaboration Trend - Opportunity for fashion houses to collaborate with streetwear brands to create stylish sneakers.
3. Perforated Detailing Trend - Opportunity for footwear brands to incorporate perforated details for a unique and stylish aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury fashion houses to expand into the sneaker market.
2. Streetwear Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity for streetwear brands to collaborate with luxury fashion houses to create high-end sneakers.
3. Footwear Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear brands to incorporate unique and stylish perforated details in their designs.