These shoes are part of a collection of artist-decorated Terry de Havilland wedges. The shoes are collectively called F*ck Me! Shoes .
The collection was auctioned off 2 years ago to benefit the Chelsea Arts Club Trust, Trinity Hospice and Artists General Benevolent Institution in England. The shoes were all hand painted and beautifully decorated with a lot of attention to detail and the themes ranged from The Beatles, skulls, sex postures, insects, faces and cigarettes.
I really enjoy this colorful collection of footwear but...why the F*ck Me! Shoes title?
Footwear as Art
The F*ck Me! Shoe Collection
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Footwear - The trend of turning footwear into artistic expression presents opportunities for collaborations between shoe designers and artists.
2. Hand-painted Shoes - The trend of hand-painting shoes presents opportunities for small businesses to offer customized shoe designs to consumers.
3. Charitable Art Auctions - The trend of holding art auctions for charity presents opportunities for artists and creatives to give back while showcasing their work.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore ways to incorporate more artistic expression into footwear designs and collaborate with artists to create unique products.
2. Custom Shoe Design - The custom shoe design industry can utilize hand-painting techniques to offer consumers personalized and one-of-a-kind shoe designs.
3. Charitable Organizations - Charitable organizations can host art auctions featuring unique and highly collectible items, such as hand-painted shoes, to raise funds for their cause.