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Label-Launching Skate Shoes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Brendon Babenzien's Series of Suede Skate Shoes Introduces His Brand

— September 3, 2016 — Fashion
As of a way of increasing excitement for his brand new label, Brendon Babenzien, the creative director or 'Noah' -- a utilitarian-inspired menswear brand -- has released a series of suede skate shoes.

Currently, consumers can only get the 'Aprix' sneakers from the Noah store in New York, however come January 2017, the designs can be bought from a number of retailers on an international scale. Considering that he's previously worked for Supreme, the suede skate shoes from Brendon Babenzien are likely to be a hit amongst streetwear fans.

Despite the designer's history however, the collection features a refined and simplistic look that been especially popular lately and Brendon Babenzien's use of pastel tones and sleek branding make the sneakers standout. In addition to the suede skate shoes, Aprix's collection includes a number of canvas options as well for more variance.
Trend Themes
1. Suede Skate Shoes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and materials for creating comfortable and durable suede skate shoes.
2. Utilitarian-inspired Menswear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technologies and sustainable fabrics into utilitarian-inspired menswear designs.
3. Sleek Branding - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use innovative marketing strategies and design concepts to create sleek and memorable brand identities.
Industry Implications
1. Streetwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology-enabled customization options and sustainable manufacturing practices into streetwear production.
2. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced 3D printing techniques and bio-based materials for efficient and eco-friendly footwear manufacturing.
3. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to enhance the shopping experience in fashion retail stores.
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