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Customizable Strappy Sandals

Go From Boring to Fabulous Using These DIY Gladiator Wrap Sandals

— July 30, 2012 — Fashion
Learn how to transform basic flip-flops using this DIY Gladiator Wrap Sandals tutorial. Once again, fashionista Kristen Turner has created a gorgeous and easy crafts project for her DIY blog Glitter ‘N Glue with this tutorial. This time, Turner uses the current fashion infatuation with the wrap sandal to elaborate an old project that used ribbon to create tribal-inspired gladiator sandals and revises it.

This time around, Turner twists colorfully chic scarves around a basic flat to create the perfect pair of wrap sandals. These two very inexpensive items are transformed into sweet summer shoes. Any imaginative fashionista can take on the DIY Gladiator Wrap Sandals tutorial and use an array of materials from bright tribal silk scarves to sophisticated lace material.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Footwear - The trend of customizable footwear presents an opportunity to create personalized and unique designs that cater to individual style preferences.
2. DIY Fashion - The rise of DIY fashion allows individuals to express their creativity and transform basic items into fashionable and personalized accessories.
3. Fashion Upcycling - The trend of fashion upcycling encourages the reuse and repurposing of materials to create innovative and sustainable fashion pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can capitalize on the customizable footwear trend by offering DIY kits and materials for customers to create their own unique sandals and accessories.
2. Craft and Hobby - The craft and hobby industry can benefit from the DIY fashion trend by providing a wide range of materials and tutorials for individuals to create their own stylish sandals and fashion accessories.
3. Sustainable Fashion - The sustainable fashion industry can explore opportunities in fashion upcycling by promoting the use of recycled materials and offering workshops on transforming old items into trendy sandals and accessories.
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