This collection of medical inspired shoes is the work of Gwendolyn Huskens, a student at the Design Academy in Eindhoven.
The six pairs of shoes in this ‘medic esthetic’ collection are all made from medical supplies such as plaster bandages and band-aids, and were created as a comment on the taboos associated with physical deformities.
It’s a shame medical supplies are manufactured in neutral tones. Perhaps these shoes would be more appealing if a splash of color had been added?
Recycled Medical Supply Fashion
'Medic Esthetic' Shoes
Trend Themes
1. Medical Supply Fashion - There is a trend towards using medical supplies to create fashion products, providing opportunities for companies to create new, environmentally-friendly products.
2. Sustainable Footwear - The increasing interest in sustainable and eco-friendly products presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and create fashionable footwear designs using recycled materials.
3. De-stigmatizing Physical Deformities - A trend towards creating fashion that challenges the stigmas around physical deformities is an opportunity for companies to showcase their social responsibility and promote body positivity and inclusivity.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry could capitalize on the trend of creating eco-friendly and socially forward designs by incorporating recycled materials in their products and promoting body positivity in their campaigns.
2. Medical Supplies - Companies producing medical supplies could explore new partnerships with fashion designers to repurpose medical waste and reduce their environmental impact while creating unique designs.
3. Footwear - The shoe industry has an opportunity to create innovative and unique designs using sustainable materials such as medical supplies, positioning themselves as leaders in eco-friendly fashion.