Bristol-Studio's Collection Fuses Culture & Modernity
References: bristol-studio & highsnobiety
Lifestyle brand Bristol-Studio debuted its 2018 footwear collaboration with adidas' Crazy BYW and it is a shoe with distinct cultural and historic value. The founder and creative director of the Los Angeles-based brand is Luke Tadashi and he used his Japanese heritage, as well as his love for his grandmother, as a form heartfelt inspiration. Bristol-Studio shares that the footwear collaboration is essentially "a love letter to Tadashi's gandma," who was a dedicated caretaker.
The footwear collection is strongly influenced by post-World War II, "evoking a worn and lived-in feel" at no cost to athletic performance. The lookbook represents the sneaker styles, some of which are fully reversible, combined with clothing that highlights their versatility.
Photo Credits: Bristol-Studio
The footwear collection is strongly influenced by post-World War II, "evoking a worn and lived-in feel" at no cost to athletic performance. The lookbook represents the sneaker styles, some of which are fully reversible, combined with clothing that highlights their versatility.
Photo Credits: Bristol-Studio
Trend Themes
1. Cultural Collaboration Footwear - Brands can fuse historic and cultural heritage with modern design elements to create unique and meaningful shoe collections, tapping into a growing consumer demand for authenticity and diversity.
2. Versatile Athleisure Collections - By combining sportswear-inspired shoes with clothing that highlights their versatility, brands can tap into the rise of athleisure fashion and offer consumers functional yet stylish options for everyday wear.
3. Sustainable and Ethical Footwear - There is a growing demand for sustainable and ethical practices in the fashion industry, presenting brands with an opportunity to create footwear with eco-friendly materials, fair labor practices, and transparent supply chains.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Increasing consumer demand for diverse and meaningful collaborations in fashion is creating opportunities for brands to create unique and culturally significant collections.
2. Athletic Footwear - The rise of athleisure fashion presents an opportunity for athletic footwear brands to expand their offerings beyond performance-based designs and into versatile, functional styles for everyday wear.
3. Sustainable Fashion - The demand for sustainability and ethical practices in the fashion industry is driving innovation in materials, production techniques, and supply chain transparency, creating opportunities for brands to offer eco-friendly and socially responsible footwear options.
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