With tons of athletic footwear being showcased on the Spring/Summer 2014 haute couture runways, Lanvin Homme will be releasing its own collection of men's sneakers next season.
The slick sneakers for men will be made with luxurious materials including textures like calf leather, lizard skin and polished python. In addition to some practical neutral shades, the footwear collection for men also has some unusually bright shades like pink, orange and turquoise, plus crazy prints like zebra. The couture aspect of the sneakers can be seen in the fine details on the shoes, such as the laces, metal accents, zippers and flaps. The luxe Lanvin Homme men's sneaker collection is set to launch in stores and on the brand’s website midway through September.
Couture Men’s Sneakers
Lanvin Homme's Men’s Sneakers Make Athletic Chic
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Athletic Footwear - The trend towards using luxury materials to create stylish athletic footwear creates opportunities for designers to innovate on traditional athletic shoe materials.
2. Colorful Sneakers - The popularity of brightly colored sneakers with unusual shades like pink, orange, and turquoise provides an opportunity for designers to expand their color palettes and offer more choice for fashion-conscious consumers.
3. Couture Men's Shoes - The trend towards incorporating couture details and materials into men's footwear provides an opportunity for designers to create unique and luxurious options for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Luxurious materials and unique details in high-end men's athletic footwear cater to the fashion industry's desire for clothing and accessories that evoke luxury and style.
2. Sportswear - The emergence of luxury athletic footwear creates a new market for high-end sportswear and athleticwear brands to appeal to customers with a taste for luxury.
3. Leather Goods - The use of fine materials like calf leather, lizard skin, and polished python in men's athletic footwear creates an opportunity for leather goods manufacturers to expand beyond traditional leather products and into designer athletic shoes and sneakers.