The Martha Davis Spring 2012 capsule collection balances a fine line between minimalist and quirky. Each shoe is made out of raw leather straps and wooden heels in a predominantly neutral palette. It is the use of unique heels that take each shoe up a notch from simple to stunning. As though inspired by geometry, these heels adhere to a motif of circles and rectangles.
A result from participating in the San Francisco new talent incubator project dubbed The Workshop Residence, the Martha Davis Spring 2012 capsule collection is inspired by its natural materials: reclaimed, Napa-sourced Cypress and Redwood, vegetable-tanned uppers as well as brass and steel hardware. The designer says, "I am always interested in simple because it's the most honest and beautiful."
What's Driving This Trend
- Raw Leather Straps
- Opportunity for creating unique footwear designs using raw leather straps.
- Wooden Heels
- Potential for innovative wooden heel designs that add a stunning element to footwear.
- Minimalist Quirky Balance
- Demand for footwear that strikes a balance between minimalist and quirky design aesthetics.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion brands to explore unique footwear designs using raw materials like leather and wood.
- Artisanal Footwear
- Emerging industry focused on handcrafted footwear with experimental design elements.
- Sustainable Fashion
- Innovative use of reclaimed, Napa-sourced Cypress and Redwood in footwear aligns with the growing trend of sustainable fashion.
