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Color-Splashed Wingtip Shoes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Florsheim Duckie Brown Footwear Collection is Quirky and Smart

— September 18, 2012 — Fashion
The Spring/Summer release of Florsheim Duckie Brown footwear takes classic shoe styles and livens them up with some quirky details and splashes of color. The combination of classic design and fun accents makes these shoes good for the office or the town. Dress them up or down however you see fit.

The collaboration between Florsheim and Duckie Brown has produced a few standout hits. The wingtip shoes that, upon closer inspection, have a beaded body are the epitome of subtle elegance. Another standout piece is the casual suede loafers with braided detailing. These look like great everyday shoes. Wear them inside, outside, and take them off before bed.

Mull over all the options so that you are ready to pick up your favorites when they are released for Spring 2013.
Trend Themes
1. Color-splashed Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore using unconventional color accents in traditional shoe designs to create unique and eye-catching footwear.
2. Quirky Details - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the use of unusual and playful elements in classic shoe styles to appeal to fashion-forward consumers.
3. Braided Loafers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with incorporating braided detailing into casual suede loafers to add a touch of sophistication and texture.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional shoe designs with unconventional elements to create unique and fashionable footwear for various markets.
2. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of quirky details and unconventional colors to create standout fashion pieces that appeal to trend-conscious consumers.
3. Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unique and unexpected elements, such as beaded bodies in wingtip shoes, to infuse traditional designs with a touch of artistic flair.
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