Scottish footwear retail label HANON joins forces with Padmore & Barnes again to work on one of its iconic archival silhouettes, the Higgins model. It is one of the latter brand's models that originated back in 1978, gaining a small level of popularity at the time.
This time around, the silhouette is reworked and arrives in two colorway options, both of which are neutral for versatility. Consumers have the option of either beige or sunflower yellow, made from Italian velour suede at the upper. The moccasin style is further informed with the hand-stitching accents by the heel and the vamp. Branding details can be found at the rear of the shoe, featuring a debossed flame logo.
Archival Neutral Tonal Footwear
HANON and Padmore & Barnes Join on a New Higgins Silhouette
Trend Themes
1. Archival Neutral Tonal Footwear - The trend of updating and reworking iconic archival silhouettes in neutral tones presents an opportunity for disruption in the footwear industry.
2. Moccasin-inspired Design - The trend of incorporating moccasin-inspired design elements in footwear can offer a unique twist on classic silhouettes and disrupt the fashion industry.
3. Hand-stitching Accents - The trend of adding hand-stitching accents to footwear can create artisanal, luxury products that offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The footwear industry can innovate by incorporating moccasin-inspired design elements and hand-stitching accents in neutral-toned iconic archival silhouettes.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can disrupt the market by focusing on artisanal, luxury products through trends like hand-stitching accents in footwear.
3. Retail - The retail industry can leverage the trend of updated archival silhouettes in neutral tones to offer unique and versatile products in their stores.