Humans have invented numerous ways to make up for physical shortcomings. Hair extensions. Breast augmentation. Calf implants. Fake nails. Shoes that boost short folks an inch or so is nothing new either. These shoes, however, take the 'make-me-taller attitude... well, a bit higher. Dubbed the "high chair" shoes, these heels feature three scaffolding-like bases to lift its wearer at least 6 inches off the ground.
Implications - TOO PRESUMPTUOUS.
The contemporary woman has a high threshold for pain and she desires beauty ahead of all else. When designing products for women, companies should focus almost exclusively on style. Women will push themselves to the boundaries of their pain threshold in order to display their alpha female status; this is an opportunity for designers to innovate and break the rules.
Furniture for Feet
High Chair Shoes
Trend Themes
1. Height-boosting Shoes - Opportunity for designers to innovate and create shoes that provide added height while focusing on style.
2. Extreme Fashion - Opportunity to design unconventional and striking fashion items that push the boundaries of beauty and style.
3. Painful Fashion Choices - Opportunity for companies to create products that appeal to individuals willing to endure discomfort for the sake of fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Industry - Opportunity to develop and market shoes that provide an added height for fashion-conscious individuals.
2. Fashion Industry - Opportunity to explore and promote extreme and unconventional fashion trends that challenge beauty standards.
3. Cosmetic Industry - Opportunity to offer pain-reducing products or techniques to help individuals cope with discomfort caused by fashion choices.