These shoes from Koji Horigome are outrageous! Originally from Japan, Koji Horigome was schooled at the London College of Fashion at the University of Arts in London. Once he finished his BTEC Diploma in Fashion Production and his FdA in Fashion Design Technology, he began making eccentric collections like the one pictured above.
Koji Horigome now works as a freelance shoe designer and patterner in London, UK creating bizarre men's and women's footwear.
Implications - Using fashion for self-expression is not an unfamiliar concept. As more people become aware of a need to express themselves with clothing and accessories, fashion designers are producing more unconventional pieces. Popular designs are becoming more shocking and risque since consumers are more likely to purchase a product based on originality than ever before. Comfort is taking a back seat to creativity and style.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Unconventional Footwear Design
- The trend of creating unconventional footwear designs that prioritize originality over comfort and practicality.
- Fashion as Self-expression
- A trend of using fashion as a means of self-expression, leading to the creation of more shocking and risque designs.
- Creative Male and Female Shoe Design
- A trend of designing creatively unique and angular shoes for both men and women.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Design
- Opportunities for fashion designers to create unique and creative designs that prioritize originality over practicality.
- Footwear Industry
- Opportunities for the footwear industry to create more unconventional and innovative designs that prioritize style over comfort.
- Retail Industry
- Opportunities for the retail industry to capitalize on the demand for unconventionally designed footwear, catering to consumers looking to express themselves through fashion.
