In collaboration with United Kingdom-based retailer 'size?,' Vans released a colorful patchwork footwear silhouette of its iconic Old Skool Low Tops. Like a dictionary of fabric or a DIY collage, the sneaker upper boasts 15 distinct patterned and textured materials. From camo hits and polka dot bits to luxe snakeskin wave branding and peach suede toe box, the size? x Vans patchwork footwear silhouette is a perfect statement piece for any outfit and the production is limited to just 600 pairs.
The name of the newly revamped Old Skoll Low silhouette is 'Factory Floor.' It is inspired by the design concept of the patchwork footwear as it references "the off-cuts of materials found on the factory floor." This not only makes for an economic production practice, but it creates an overall unique casual shoe silhouette.
Classic Patchwork Footwear Designs
The New Vans Old Skool's are Abundant in Patterns and Textures
Trend Themes
1. Patchwork Footwear Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new combinations of patterned and textured materials for unique and statement shoe designs.
2. Limited Production Runs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Producing limited quantities of footwear to create exclusivity and enhance desirability.
3. Economic Production Practices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating off-cuts of materials in footwear production, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating patchwork footwear designs into fashion collections to attract trend-conscious consumers.
2. Footwear Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Adopting limited production runs to increase brand appeal and drive sales through scarcity.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing economic production practices like utilizing off-cuts of materials to align with consumers' growing demand for eco-friendly products.