The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70 Suminagashi is a beautiful new Converse shoe that is designed to celebrate and pay tribute to the centuries-old Japanese art technique of Suminagashi, or ink floating.
The technique was used by 12th century Shinto priests to create gorgeous images mimicking natural wonders, and it quickly spread around the world and evolved over time. This new Converse shoe happens to boast the sorts of patterns that are fully evocative of 1960s and 1970s appropriations of Suminagashi on psychedelic clothing and art. As a result, this shoe features swirling, marble-inspired patterns on the upper as well as rubberized polka dots.
This new Converse shoe brilliantly takes an age-old Asian art technique and uses it to decorarate a modern urban sneaker.
Swirl-Patterned Shoes
This New Converse Shoe's Patterns Are Inspired By Ink-Floating Art
Trend Themes
1. Suminagashi-inspired Shoes - Creating shoes with a design inspired by the centuries-old Japanese art technique of Suminagashi, can bring a fresh and unique look to footwear.
2. Psychedelic Patterns on Footwear - Using swirling, marble-inspired patterns similar to those featured on this Converse shoe, can create a new niche in the sneaker world for bold and innovative designs.
3. Cultural Art Influence on Footwear - Incorporating various cultural art influences, such as Suminagashi, to create artistic footwear, can lead to unique opportunities for creative expression.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The Fashion Industry can use Suminagashi-inspired design techniques to create unique and trendy shoes.
2. Footwear Industry - The Footwear Industry can capitalize on the psychedelic pattern trend by introducing bold and intricate designs on sneakers and other types of shoes.
3. Art Industry - The Art Industry can collaborate with footwear brands to introduce cultural art influences, like Suminagashi, on shoes to create limited edition collections and promote cultural appreciation.