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Dr. Martens Launches a 1460 DMXL Megalace with Rick Owens

— February 6, 2024 — Fashion
Dr. Martens shines a spotlight on its 14XX silhouette as it is remixed by Rick Owens, resulting in the new 1460 DMXL Megalace boot. The chunky silhouette builds on the design themes of both contributing efforts, adding to the rich partnership that first launched back in 2021.

Rick Owens explains, “I love using our collaboration to celebrate raw and ferocious self-invented abandon like that of Sissy Misfit, blasting techno with trans power. Dr. Martens always represented inspiration subculture to me, and I like honoring that tradition.” The shoe is made with a base of the chunky DMCL sole unit with an upper that is highlighted by the mega lace system, wrapping around the upper through a series of webbed knits and brushed silver lace loops.

Image Credit: Dr. Martens
Trend Themes
1. Chunky Silhouette Boots - The new 1460 DMXL Megalace boot by Dr. Martens and Rick Owens showcases a chunky silhouette that taps into the current trend of bold footwear.
2. Collaborative Footwear Design - The collaboration between Dr. Martens and Rick Owens demonstrates the growing trend of fashion brands partnering with designers to create unique and innovative footwear.
3. Innovative Lace Systems - The mega lace system featured in the 1460 DMXL Megalace boot introduces a new approach to lacing and can inspire other footwear brands to explore innovative lace designs.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The launch of the 1460 DMXL Megalace boot by Dr. Martens and Rick Owens presents opportunities for the footwear industry to embrace chunky silhouettes and collaborate with designers for avant-garde designs.
2. Fashion - The collaboration between Dr. Martens and Rick Owens in creating the 1460 DMXL Megalace boot reflects the ongoing trend in the fashion industry of merging brands and designers to push creative boundaries.
3. Textiles - The webbed knits and brushed silver lace loops incorporated in the design of the 1460 DMXL Megalace boot open up possibilities for textile manufacturers to explore new materials and techniques for innovative shoe construction.
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