Alexander McQueen's memory will live on with a lot of his collaborations, ideas and aspirations coming out this year.
One such collaborative effort worth noting is the Puma and Alexander McQueen SS2010 Collection. Featuring heels which look capable of being worn on a track among other shoes, the collection is certainly a great reminder of his immense talent.
Be sure to check out other Alexander McQueen and Puma features on Trend Hunter below.
Implications - Consumers are trying to lead more active lifestyles in response to medical studies which have saturated North American media outlets. As such, products with potential health benefits are more appealing to consumers than products with no foreseeable medical benefits.
Designer Sports Heels
Puma and Alexander McQueen SS2010 Collection
Trend Themes
1. Active Lifestyle - Designing products that support and promote an active lifestyle can appeal to health-conscious consumers.
2. Collaborative Collections - The collaboration between fashion and sports brands creates innovative opportunities to merge style and functionality.
3. Fashionable Fitness - Creating fashionable sports footwear and apparel can cater to the growing demand for fitness-focused fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - The fashion retail industry can explore partnerships with sports brands to create unique and functional products.
2. Sports Apparel - Sports apparel brands can collaborate with fashion designers to produce sports-inspired garments that combine style and performance.
3. Health and Wellness - Companies in the health and wellness industry can develop products that support active lifestyles and cater to consumer demands for both fashion and functionality.