This decade, a pair of crisp white trainers has graduated from an anomaly of the fashion elite to an essential of the carefully curated wardrobe. Streetwear and urban fashion has totally redefined what we understand to be luxury in the '10s, with Balenciaga's Triple S trainers, Off White's utilitarian snap buckle belt, and designer bum bags leading the charge.
• The Hypebeast Reigns Supreme: Where once upon a time, high fashion influenced streetwear, in the '10s, streetwear influenced high fashion and ushered in the era of the high-low collab. Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton joined forces with streetwear brands like Supreme, H&M teamed up with JW Anderson, Adidas launched a collaboration with Dior, and Rihanna's FENTY signed to LVMH, and Harlem fashion icon Dapper Dan launched a capsule collection with Gucci. The '10s saw urban and street culture redefine what we understand as luxury: less so as being defined by craftsmanship and more so as being defined by cultural clout.
• Trainers Become High Fashion: Ten years ago, most would cringe at the thought of wearing a pair of trainers to a formal event, but oh, have the times changed. This decade, was certainly the era of the "it shoe." Gucci's fur loafers and Bottega Veneta's Stretch sandal are iconic accessories of the decade, but it was in 2017 when the Adidas Yeezy Boost and Balenciaga's Triple S trainer launched that sneaker culture was brought to the forefront of fashion. Hopefully, the chunky dad trainer is a trend that won't haunt us into 2020.