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Futuristic Slinky-Inspired Shoes

The Nova Shoe by Zahad Hadid is Bizarrely Sleek and Mysterious

— July 8, 2013 — Fashion
Designer Zahad Hadid recently teamed up with United Nude to create the Nova Shoe, a bizarre and barely wearable futuristic design that acts as both a shoe and a piece of art.

The Nova Shoe is made entirely from vinyl, rubber, fiberglass and leather, but gives the appearance of being made from some sort of metal, like titanium. Since Hadid's background lies more in architecture, these shoes channel a building-like quality, looking almost like small structure that seem more like miniature skyscrapers than shoes.

Shoe lovers will definitely get a kick out of these creations, since they stand at a whopping 7 inches, but are completely wearable. While they haven't been released to the mainstream market as of yet, it will be interesting to see what fashion fans have to say about these gorgeously futuristic footwear devices.
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of architectural elements in fashion to create unique and avant-garde designs.
2. Wearable Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge the boundaries between fashion and art by creating wearable pieces that challenge traditional notions of functionality.
3. Footwear as Sculpture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine architectural principles with shoe design to create visually striking footwear that transcends conventional expectations.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with architects to create cutting-edge fashion pieces that push boundaries and captivate consumers with their unique designs.
2. Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between fashion designers and artists to create wearable art pieces that challenge traditional notions of aesthetics and functionality.
3. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional materials and structural concepts to revolutionize the way footwear is designed, bringing a new level of artistic expression to the industry.
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