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Glistening Collaborative Sandals

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Opening Ceremony X Birkenstock Collaboration is Dazzling

— March 30, 2018 — Fashion
It's always interesting when high-end design brands collaborate with more accessible brands and the Opening Ceremony X Birkenstock collaboration is no exception. As expected, these new shoes will feature something unique from both brands, but will arrive at Birkenstock's price point.

While these sandals normally feature a more rugged and nature-friendly aesthetic, this new collaborative offering will bring the consumer a dazzling standout shoe that's sure to turn some heads. Stamped with a shimmering and colourful finish, these sandals are perfect for the consumer who values both comfort and style.

Sitting on the intersection of practical and high-end fashion, the Opening Ceremony X Birkenstock shoes are sure to appeal to the more adventurous fashionista.


Image Credit: Opening Ceremony
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the collaboration trend between high-end and accessible brands to create unique and affordable fashion products.
2. Dazzling Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing shimmering and colourful finishes to traditional footwear designs, combining style and comfort.
3. Adventurous Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating fashion products that cater to the more daring and avant-garde fashion consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with diverse brands to bring unique and affordable fashion offerings to the market.
2. Footwear Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating eye-catching finishes and materials into traditional footwear production processes.
3. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curating and promoting adventurous fashion styles and collaborations to cater to the growing demand from consumers.
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