SPRING
2003 KEY TRENDS
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Silhouettes
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Themes
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Sneakers
Wedges Backless slides |
Retro
or customized sneakers
Vintage 40's platforms Stripes and prints Ethnic / tribal |
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Colors
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Men's
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White
is important
Two-tone combinations Citrus colors Green Neutrals and browns |
Two-tone Thong Sandals Cordovan Driving bottom/oblique last Picnic casuals |
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Trends
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Kids
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Flips
Flops trade up to
split toe thongs Ankle-wrapped gladiators Athletic influences |
Big
Sister take downs Pink and white for girls Spiderman for boys Denim sneakers |
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Enhancements
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Athletic/Sport
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| Coins/charms/shells Flowers Crystals/jewels Beading Lacings |
High
top wrestling boot Retro sneakers Lightweight runners Slip on mule sneakers |
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Materials
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Designer
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| Fabric
wrapped platforms Bleached denim Slouchy soft leathers Suede and nubuc Vegetable tanned or imprinted leathers |
Sporty
influences Open toe / backless Thick or stacked heel Hand set rhinestones |
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