United Nude steals the legs out from under mid-century modern footwear with their sexy line of Eamz heels. They're dramatic, obscurely referential and kind of improbable. Perfect for seducing the artsy-fartsy design fetishist or DWR sales person of your fancy.
You can buy these shoes online at Unitednude.com or at their boutiques in NYC, London and in Guangzhou, China. There have also been some rare sightings at Overstock.com.
These pumps rock, but unlike their namesake, fortunately don't roll.
Implications - The Eamz heels were inspired by a Charles and Ray Eames designed chair, considered a furniture design classic. In the Eamz heels, the leather 3" heel is genuine leather with a soft rubber sole, so it's easy on the feet.
What more could you want?
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Furniture-inspired Fashion
- Opportunity for designers to create clothing and accessories inspired by iconic furniture designs.
- Obscurely Referential Fashion
- Potential for fashion brands to create products that reference or pay homage to specific cultural or design references.
- Dramatic and Improbable Footwear
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for shoe designers to push the boundaries of traditional footwear with dramatic and unconventional designs.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers can explore the intersection of fashion and furniture design to create unique and innovative products.
- Footwear
- Footwear brands can experiment with unconventional designs and materials to create standout shoes that capture consumers' attention.
- Cultural Reference Merchandise
- Brands can tap into the market for products that reference specific cultural or design elements, attracting niche consumers who appreciate these references.
