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Finsk's Project No. 4 Shoes are Stunningly Sky-High and Sculptural

— April 22, 2011 — Fashion
I'm sure that every woman out there is going to be drooling over these Project No. 4 shoes, regardless of the fact that its stunning, sky-high heel, makes it a less feasible piece for everyone. Luckily, its subtle sculptural form makes it so that anyone would be a fool not to appreciate it as a wearable work of art.

Created by none other than rising star shoe designer Julia Finsk, the Project No. 4 shoes is actually inspired by the number four. If you look closely enough, you might be able to detect the slight shape of the digit in its design. Incorporating an exciting and eclectic mix of different wood finishes, leather, suede and perspex, the Project No. 4 shoes definitely set the bar high this season.
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Footwear - The rise of footwear that combines intricate design and functionality presents opportunities for shoe designers and artists to create unique and wearable pieces.
2. Mixed-material Shoes - The trend towards mixing materials such as wood, leather and perspex in footwear presents opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers to offer innovative and sustainable solutions for consumers.
3. Artistic Wearable Pieces - The trend towards footwear as wearable works of art presents opportunities for fashion designers to create innovative pieces that blur the line between art and fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The rising popularity of sculptural and mixed-material footwear presents opportunities for footwear manufacturers and designers to create unique and sustainable products for consumers.
2. Fashion - The trend towards footwear as wearable art presents opportunities for high-end fashion designers to expand their offerings beyond traditional garments and accessories.
3. Art - The intersection of art and fashion presented by wearable pieces such as the Project No. 4 shoes presents opportunities for artists to collaborate with fashion designers and create pieces that blur the line between two worlds.
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