These hoof-like creations were seen at the Iris Van Herpen A/W 2010 show and it turns out they were a spectacular collaboration between Iris Van Herpen and United Nude.
This style of shoe, first seen by Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen, is now wildly popular and has made way for cheaper copies and various interpretations from other artists and designers.
The shoes were another edition to the theme of coils, which were featured in the Iris Van Herpen. The Iris Van Herpen and United Nude collaboration has given us a fresh take on a popular style.
Twisted Coil Booties
Iris Van Herpen and United Nude Create a Pair of Hoof-Like Heels
Trend Themes
1. Hoof-like Heels - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore alternative materials and manufacturing techniques to create more comfortable and sustainable hoof-like heels.
2. Cheaper Copies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative methods to protect intellectual property and prevent the production of cheap knockoffs in the shoe industry.
3. Coil Theme - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with different coil designs and materials to create unique and visually striking footwear.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and fashion to create futuristic and functional shoe designs.
2. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use 3D printing and other emerging technologies to revolutionize the design and production processes in the fashion industry.
3. Intellectual Property Protection - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies to safeguard the designs and brands of fashion companies.