I couldn't believe what I was seeing when I saw Michel Tcherevkoff's photographs of shoes and purses fashioned from plants and flowers.
"It all started with the underside of a banana leaf," Luxury Culture notes, "While working on a campaign for Estée Lauder."
Touted as one of the most innovative photographers in New York City, Tcherevkoff's solo collection “Shoe Fleur, A Footwear Fantasy†will be on display in Paris' Le Bon Marché from June to August 2008. “Shoe Fleur†the book, debuts the artist's work and is a 'must have' for all fashionistas and photography lovers.
Botanical Shoes
Shoe Fleur, A Footwear Fantasy
Trend Themes
1. Floral Fashion - The trend of incorporating plant and flower elements into fashion, such as shoes and accessories, opens up opportunities for innovative and eco-conscious design.
2. Photography Fusion - The combination of photography and fashion allows for unique and visually stunning creations, presenting possibilities for collaborative projects between photographers and fashion designers.
3. Nature-inspired Luxury - The use of natural materials in high-end fashion and luxury goods presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to create sustainable and environmentally-friendly products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore the incorporation of botanical elements into their designs, offering customers unique and nature-inspired products.
2. Photography - There is a potential for photographers to collaborate with fashion designers to create innovative pieces that integrate photography and fashion.
3. Luxury Goods - Luxury brands can tap into the trend of nature-inspired designs in order to create sustainable and eco-friendly products that cater to environmentally-conscious consumers.