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Cultivating Charity Footwear

Zouk x Dr. Martens Custom 1461 Shoes Auctions for a Great Cause

— October 11, 2011 — Fashion
The Zouk x Dr. Martens Custom 1461 Shoes display an impressive selection of footwear and the best part is, it's all for a good cause.

Zouk decided to celebrate their 20th Anniversary by hooking up with Dr. Martens to create 1461 custom shoes from 20 different creative artists. Individuals such as street artist Jahan, Alvin Tan and Japanese DJ Shinichi Osawa all put their creative minds to work for a series of captivating footwear. The Zouk x Dr. Martens Custom 1461 Shoes mainly consist of Dr. Martens' vintage 1461 models decorated in inspiring art pieces that you'll only find here. I especially love the Joy Division shoe, which pays homage to the band's late singer Ian Curtis and the song 'Love Will Tear Us Apart.' All proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Photography: Jules @ Streething
Trend Themes
1. Charity Footwear - Businesses can develop limited edition, custom footwear in collaboration with artists to raise funds for charitable causes.
2. Creative Collaborations - By partnering with creative professionals, businesses can add unique and inspiring elements to their products, generating buzz and strengthening brand image.
3. Vintage Revival - Businesses can leverage nostalgia and revive vintage styles in their products to appeal to consumers' desire for uniqueness and self-expression.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion companies can collaborate with artists to create limited edition footwear and donate a portion of the proceeds to charitable causes.
2. Entertainment - Entertainment companies can collaborate with fashion brands to create merchandise that pays homage to iconic music or movie characters, generating excitement among fans.
3. Nonprofit - Nonprofit organizations can partner with fashion brands to create exclusive products, using the brand's reach to raise awareness and funds for their cause.
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