Click here for a jazzy video of Osborn Design Studios’ shoes that will turn your feet into happy feet by merely watching it—or, of course, by stepping out in a pair of these brightly colored fun shoes.
Osborn Design Studios group teamed up with Artisians in Guatemala to produce the amazing shoes featured in the video and the gallery above. Handcrafted from recycled and traditional Guatemalan material, Osborn shoes come together in bold patterns and prints to make each pair one-of-a kind.
Bold Eco Kicks
Osborn Design Studios' Shoes Get You on Your Feet in Fair-Trade Fashion
Trend Themes
1. Fair-trade Fashion - Opportunity for designers to create fashionable yet sustainable products in an eco-friendly manner, using recycled materials instead of creating more environmental waste.
2. Handcrafted Footwear - Designers could incorporate the element of handcrafted work in their product line, promoting the use of artisanal skill and preserving traditional practices in their manufacturing process.
3. Customizable Shoes - Opportunity for innovation by providing customers the ability to customize their own shoes, choosing from various recycled and traditional materials, prints, and patterns to uniquely craft their own one-of-a-kind shoe.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can embrace eco-friendly and sustainable practices, using recycled materials and supporting fair-trade initiatives in their designs and manufacturing process, ultimately appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Handicrafts - By promoting traditional practices and supporting artisanal skill, the handicraft industry can capitalize on the trend of handcrafted footwear, creating unique and original products that appeal to consumers looking for one-of-a-kind designs.
3. Retail - Retailers could offer custom-designed shoes to their customers, providing them with unique products and a personalized customer experience, increasing customer loyalty and competitiveness in the marketplace.