For his Spring 2010 collection, Thakoon Panichgul sent models sashaying down the catwalk in a selection of strappy leather heels. Thakoon and Giuseppe Zanotti collaborated on three different sets of fancy footwear for the show.
Peep-toe booties in grey, blue and black sliced leather were shown in over-the-ankle and under-the-ankle options while vibrantly hued cut-out t-strap sandals made shoe-aholics gasp with glee. It looks as though this collaboration between Thakoon and Giuseppe Zanotti will be a huge hit, just like the collection the shoe designer did with Parisian-label Balmain in 2009.
Straptastic Stilettos
Thakoon and Giuseppe Zanotti Team Up for Spring 2010
Trend Themes
1. Strappy Leather Heels - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable, 3D-printed strappy leather heels for a personalized and unique footwear experience.
2. Peep-toe Booties - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology into peep-toe booties to provide features like temperature control or adjustable heel height.
3. Cut-out T-strap Sandals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use sustainable and eco-friendly materials to create cut-out t-strap sandals that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply AI and machine learning algorithms to fashion design to create automated and personalized shoe collections.
2. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with augmented reality and virtual reality technologies to allow customers to virtually try on and customize footwear.
3. E-commerce - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform for shoe designers and fashion brands to collaborate and create unique limited-edition footwear collections.