Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2010 releases a new trend in high-top sneaks… and innovates the idea with a unique lace up concept. I like how the use of the laces creates a linear texture, and mirrors the stitched pattern that was very present in the past Dior collections.



Gucci also takes a bold step into Spring with a classic attempt at the sneaker with some bold color blocking. They have announced the launch of GUCCI ICON-TEMPORARY, a flash sneaker store that will travel the world. For this unique retail initiative, Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini has collaborated with award-winning musical artist Mark Ronson on the design of a limited edition collection of Gucci Ronson sneakers.

A new limited edition Gucci Ronson sneaker will be introduced at each international destination of the tour, in addition to an exclusive edition of 18 sneaker styles in the GUCCI ICON-TEMPORARY sneaker collection. The collection includes 16 men’s styles and 2 women’s styles, incorporating classic Gucci design signatures, such as the GG logo or a stylized version of the iconic Gucci red and green web detail. Each design includes silver or gold metal dog tags as well as an embroidered ‘Limited Edition’ label inscribed inside the shoe. Customers’ initials can be embossed onto a customized leather tag on the shoe laces, if desired.