'Nike SB,' the skateboarding division of the popular lifestyle company, released the 'Nike SB Animal Print' collection online and in stores. The collection currently includes one hooded sweatshirt and one long-sleeve t-shirt that each boast a maximalist animal print design.
The two offerings in the collection are available at Flatspot's online store for $81 for the t-shirt and $153 for the hoodie. The hoodie is completely covered in its 'Elemental Gold' leopard print pattern with black drawstrings and a mini Swoosh logo on the chest in plain white. The t-shirt, on the other hand, features a collar trim and cuff trim in Elemental Gold, while the rest of the shirt is covered in leopard print, and the same Swoosh logo appears on the center of the chest.
Animal-Print Skate Collections
Nike SB Launched a New Collection of Animal Print Apparel
Trend Themes
1. Animal-print Apparel Collections - The trend of bold and maximalist animal prints in apparel presents an opportunity for companies to create unique and eye-catching collections that appeal to consumers.
2. Skateboarding Fashion - The intersection of skate culture and fashion provides an opportunity for companies to design stylish and functional apparel and accessories that cater to both worlds.
3. Direct-to-consumer Sales - The rise of online shopping and direct-to-consumer sales presents opportunities for companies to reach a wider audience and tap into new markets.
Industry Implications
1. Skateboarding Industry - The skateboarding industry can capitalize on the trend of animal-print apparel collections by partnering with fashion brands or designing their own unique collections.
2. Athletic Apparel Industry - The trend of animal-print apparel collections presents an opportunity for athletic apparel brands to add a touch of fashion-forward design to their functional products.
3. E-commerce Industry - The direct-to-consumer sales trend allows for e-commerce companies to offer unique and limited edition collections such as the Nike SB Animal Print collection to consumers around the world.