The 'Skirt-Shoes' are an unconventional pair of kitten heels engineered by Nendo as a project to garner support for young Japanese designers aiming to breakout in the industry. The designs opt for a combination of a skirt and a shoe, with a piece of fabric that drapes over the heel of the footwear. The unique look of the shoes draw attention to the alternative styles that are continuously sourcing other fashions for inspiration.
The 'Skirt-Shoes' are a hybrid design that leverages the simplicity of a kitten heel with a skirt. The designs opt for either a heel or sandal shoe structure that is then complete with an extended piece of material in either perforated PVC plastic or perforated leather that adorns the back of the shoe.Photo Credits: designboom
Supportive Skirt Stillettos
The Avant-Garde 'Skirt-Shoes' Provide Aid to Young Japanese Designers
Trend Themes
1. Supportive Skirt Shoes - A trend in fashion combining a skirt and a shoe to create a unique look drawing attention to alternative styles.
2. Collaborative Design Projects - A trend in the fashion industry to support young designers through innovative projects like the 'Skirt-Shoes'.
3. Hybrid Footwear - A trend in footwear design combining two different styles or materials to create a unique product like the 'Skirt-Shoes'.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - An industry that can explore new designs like the 'Skirt-Shoes' to create innovative footwear products.
2. Fashion Design - An industry that can leverage innovative projects to support emerging talent and foster creativity.
3. Materials Manufacturing - An industry that can experiment with different materials to create unique footwear products like the 'Skirt-Shoes'.