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3D-Printed Wedges

Hoon Chung Footwear Collection Offers Curvy & Cute Styles

— February 10, 2012 — Fashion
Over the last year or two, 3D printing has gone from being used primarily in industrial design and engineering to being a burgeoning part of fashion design, and London-based designer Hoon Chung's footwear collection offers a stunning example of how far fashion can go using this technology.

A student at the London College of Fashion, Hoon Chung has created a collection of 3D-printed heels, wedges and flats, all of which are undeniably stylish. Featuring color-blocked designs and curvy silhouettes, the range is unlike most other 3D-printed shoes we've seen so far that, although interesting, don't offer effortless, everyday wearability. Chung's creations, on the other hand, range from cute lace-up wedges to platform clogs and are stylish and cool enough for the gal who loves the merge between fashion and tech.
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new designs and styles using 3D printing technology in the fashion industry.
2. Color-blocked Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate color-blocking techniques in fashion design to create visually striking and unique products.
3. Fashion-tech Fusion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and technology to create stylish and functional products that appeal to tech-savvy consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate 3D printing technology into traditional fashion manufacturing processes to create innovative and customizable products.
2. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement 3D printing technology in the footwear industry to create comfortable, stylish, and customized shoes.
3. Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize 3D printing technology in the design industry to push the boundaries of creativity and create unique, intricately detailed products.
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