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The Juun J and KIROIC Autumn/Winter Collection Lets Your Fly Match Your Feet

— April 28, 2010 — Fashion
Juun J. and KIROIC have teamed to create a collection of zippered kicks unlike any other. When is the last time you unzipped anything but your fly or jacket?

Shoes with zippers are nothing new, but designer shoes like the Juun J. and KIROIC collection are a whole other story. These shoes go from hangout to night out with just one zip. I can definitely dig that. Check out the gallery if you still don’t dig what I’m sprinklin’. These shoes will be on my feet one way or another.
Trend Themes
1. Zippered Shoes - The trend of zippered shoes offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the footwear industry by providing convenient and versatile shoe options.
2. Designer Collaborations - The trend of designer collaborations in footwear presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry through the creation of unique and stylish shoe collections.
3. Versatile Footwear - The trend of versatile footwear, like the Juun J. and KIROIC collection, allows for seamless transitions from casual to formal settings, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity in the footwear market.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The footwear industry can leverage the zippered shoe trend to create innovative designs that cater to consumers' convenience and style preferences.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore more designer collaborations, similar to Juun J. and KIROIC, to offer unique and exclusive shoe collections that appeal to fashion-forward consumers.
3. Retail - The retail industry can promote and sell versatile footwear options, such as zippered shoes, to meet the evolving needs of consumers looking for multi-functional and convenient footwear.
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