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Flashy Footwear Hybrids

Artist Sander Wassink Created These Shoes by Stitching Knockoffs Together

— December 31, 2013 — Fashion
Creative artist Sander Wassink created a bevy of flashy shoe hybrids by stitching together pieces from knockoff shoes. These shoes were assembled and sold at Beijing Design Week, where Wassink set up a temporary shop called 'Dashilar Flagship Store.'

These vibrant and unusual shoes were made by Wassink and a team of local designers that he hired for the event. While these shoes aren't exactly practical, they allow Wassink's fans to wear one-of-a-kind artworks on their feet, which is pretty cool.

These footwear hybrids mix materials, and combine formal shoes with sneakers. Many of these pieces include brightly colored shoelaces, which attracts immediate attention. Art lovers who attended this event were liked intrigued by these knockoff shoe creations.
Trend Themes
1. Footwear Hybridization - The trend of combining different styles and materials in footwear to create unique and eye-catching designs.
2. Knockoff Remix - The trend of repurposing knockoff shoes to create innovative and unconventional footwear designs.
3. Artistic Wearable Art - The trend of transforming shoes into wearable art pieces that showcase individuality and creativity.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Opportunity for fashion retailers to offer footwear hybrid collections that cater to customers seeking unique and unconventional designs.
2. Art and Design - Opportunity for artists and designers to explore knockoff remix techniques in creating wearable art pieces that push boundaries and challenge traditional footwear design.
3. Event and Exhibition - Opportunity for event organizers and exhibition spaces to showcase and promote footwear hybridization as a form of artistic expression and innovation.
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