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This 'Chimera' Sneaker by Lil Wayne for Supra is Eye-Catching

— May 10, 2013 — Fashion
If you love adding new kicks to your collection, then you'll definitely want to check out the new 'Chimera' sneakers by Lil Wayne for Supra, which are surely going to be the next hottest rapper footwear styles.

Sneakers are often associated with a modern and hip lifestyle, the type of footwear that rappers and pop stars tend to showcase while hitting the stage or playing a concert. The popularity of rappers and hip hop artists releasing their own brand of shoes is continuing to rise, and this lastest pair of kicks from Lil Wayne is sure to entice any sneaker fanatic. This eye-catching pair of kicks is designed with oddly angled ridges and a high curved back, giving it an unusually futuristic appeal. The use of bright colors and a shiny exterior relates perfectly to the artist it is meant to reflect.
Trend Themes
1. Rapper-branded Footwear - The continued rise of rappers and hip hop artists releasing their own brand of shoes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in footwear design and marketing.
2. Futuristic Aesthetics - The success of Lil Wayne's 'Chimera' sneakers, with their oddly angled ridges and high curved back, highlights the possibility for disruptive innovation in futuristic footwear styles.
3. Shiny Exterior Finishes - The use of bright colors and shiny exteriors in the 'Chimera' sneakers presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in footwear materials and finishes.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The trend of rappers releasing their own footwear presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by bringing new designs and styles to market.
2. Music Entertainment - The popularity of rapper-branded footwear presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the music entertainment industry by creating new revenue streams and merchandise lines for artists.
3. Athletic Footwear - The use of futuristic aesthetics and materials in the 'Chimera' sneakers presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the athletic footwear industry by exploring new designs and performance features.
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