Artist Carmel Walsh has created shoes that definitely aren't going to be found in a shoe store, but maybe they should be found in a museum!
These beautiful (albeit offbeat) shoes from Carmel Walsh both look like nature and are helpful to nature. Using restored wood as well as organic and local materials, the designer was left with interesting and earth-friendly materials. The result are these beautiful shoes that look like they could live happily in nature.
Implications - The shoes marry style and nature, as Walsh highlights her inspirations as the incredible shapes of cliffs and mountains and the various textures and colors that can be found in the natural world. Nature can be incorporated into fashion in a way that seems near effortless.
Cactus Shoes
Carmel Walsh Creates Knitted Nature High Heels
Trend Themes
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2. Artisanal Fashion - Opportunity for unique and customized fashion items created by skilled artists and designers.
3. Biodegradable Shoes - Opportunity for eco-friendly footwear that can be safely decomposed and reused.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion houses can explore eco-friendly and sustainable materials to create unique and one-of-a-kind fashion items.
2. Art and Design Industry - Skilled artists and designers can create customized fashion items that showcase their creativity and skills.
3. Eco-friendly Retail Industry - Retail stores can offer biodegradable and nature-inspired fashion items to environmentally conscious consumers.