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C2H4's Yixi Chen Designs a Pair of the Nike SB Dunk Low Sneakers

— August 18, 2020 — Fashion
C2H4's founder Yixi Chen introduces a new footwear design to join the Fall/Winter 2020 collection with a collaborative drop alongside Nike. The duo draw inspiration from the upcoming C2H4 collection and detail concepts across the Nike SB Dunk Low sneakers.

The focus on the shoe spotlights punk culture predominantly and through design, it is translated with metal studs and musical motifs. The sneakers sit on top of a gum sole unit and a white midsole foundation as Chen constructs the upper with black suede. It is then adorned in detailing that take the brand's garment scraps as a sensibly environmentally friendly approach. It is repurposed across the toe box with metal studs detailing the vamp and across the entire upper.

Image Credit: C2H4
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Fashion - Collaborations with sustainable clothing brands to create unique and eco-friendly designs using material scraps can disrupt the fashion industry with a focus on sustainability.
2. Musical-inspired Footwear - Incorporating musical motifs and symbols into footwear design can capture a niche market that is interested in unique and creatively-designed shoes.
3. Punk-inspired Aesthetics - Punk culture-inspired footwear can cater to a growing market of consumers interested in edgy, rebellious fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Incorporating eco-friendly materials in the form of scraps into footwear design can create a disruptive innovation in the sustainable footwear industry.
2. Fashion - Partnering with sustainable clothing brands to create unique designs using remaining materials can create a new standard in fashion.
3. Music and Entertainment - Expanding music branding into the footwear industry can result in innovative designs that capture the market's interest.
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