Vibram Joins Balenciaga on the Unique Toe Collection
Luxury fashion house Balenciaga works in collaboration with Vibram on the new Toe collection full of funky silhouettes. The capsule features two limited edition sneaker models and one high-heeled silhouette. All of the footwear is constructed from recycled knit materials.
The most prominent feature of the designs are highlighted at the toe, as the name of the capsule suggests. The silhouettes showcase Vibram's patented FiveFingers style as the flexible sole separates the toes apart. This is for the purpose of tactile perception while on the move as Balenciaga informs the design with bounce and height. The insole is made with a five toe foam unit to hug the foot comfortable. The capsule features a Carmine red toe sock, black toe sock, and a toe lace up.
Image Credit: Balenciaga
The most prominent feature of the designs are highlighted at the toe, as the name of the capsule suggests. The silhouettes showcase Vibram's patented FiveFingers style as the flexible sole separates the toes apart. This is for the purpose of tactile perception while on the move as Balenciaga informs the design with bounce and height. The insole is made with a five toe foam unit to hug the foot comfortable. The capsule features a Carmine red toe sock, black toe sock, and a toe lace up.
Image Credit: Balenciaga
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Toe Footwear - Innovation opportunity for footwear companies to collaborate with flexible sole manufacturers to create fashionable and functional footwear.
2. Recycled Knit Materials - Opportunity to explore sustainable and eco-friendly materials for footwear design, while also meeting the growing demand for environmentally conscious products.
3. Separate Toe Silhouettes - Opportunity to create unique and trendy footwear designs by incorporating Vibram's patented FiveFingers style and highlighting the toes as a key feature.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Footwear companies can leverage the flexible sole technology to create a new line of fashionable and functional footwear, while also keeping in mind the use of sustainable materials.
2. Sustainable Fashion - The use of recycled knit materials by Balenciaga and Vibram provides an opportunity for sustainable fashion companies to explore similar materials in their designs.
3. Athletic Wear - The FiveFingers style of the footwear offers tactile perception and comfort, which could provide new opportunities for athletic wear companies to incorporate the flexible sole technology into their products.
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