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Sharply Tailored Comfortable Footwear

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

ECCO's VIRTUS MONDIAL Collection is Sleek and Lightweight

— June 10, 2020 — Fashion
ECCO recently launched the new VIRTUS MONDIAL collection, delivering sleek stylistic elements for the season. The latest design caters to the modern-day gentleman, crafted in a clean design and engineered for comfort. The shoe's tailoring is immaculate and the high-quality construction ensures that the wearer can wear the shoe throughout the day.

The uppers are lightweight due to the brand's signature lightweight comfort and features progressive leather materials. Additional details include the blind eyelets for a minimal look and perforated fleur-de-lis accents before it is met with intricate hand-applied finishes. Referencing artisanal shoe making practices, the leather, intarsio, or inlaid outsole and stacked heel is the upscale base foundation of the shoe.


Image Credit: ECCO
Trend Themes
1. Tailored Comfortable Footwear - Opportunities for brands to design footwear that is both stylish and comfortable through the use of lightweight materials and artisanal practices.
2. Minimalist Shoe Design - Potential to create simple yet elegant shoes with blind eyelets and perforated accents that provide a sleek, modern aesthetic.
3. High-quality Construction - Opportunities to implement progressive leather materials and intricate hand-applied finishes to create durable and long-lasting footwear.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion companies can integrate innovative materials and techniques to create high-quality footwear that meets the needs of modern-day gentlemen.
2. Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the demand for tailored and comfortable footwear by offering stylish options with quality construction.
3. Luxury - Luxury brands can utilize artisanal shoe making practices and progressive materials to create high-end footwear that combines style and comfort.
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