Wilhelmina Slater stepping out in a pair of real rabbit fur shoes is not that surprising, but not exactly great. Worse still, they are matched with an animal trimmed poncho.
It seems that real fur shoe trimmings are on fire at the moment, which is really rather troubling, not to mention expensive. Pom poms are questionable anytime, but real fur pom poms? Come on, peeps.
The black boots featured here are from Cellini Uomo and cost $1,100, they are real alligator lined with mink. The full length Cole Haan Mongolian sheep boots are questionable on their very design as are the horse fur shoes from Louis Vuitton. Even Marc Jacobs has produced these cream fur boots.
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Fur Shoes Fit for Cruella De Vil
Trend Themes
1. Real Fur Shoe Trimmings - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market synthetic fur shoe trimmings as a cruelty-free alternative.
2. Questionable Design Choices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create stylish and sustainable footwear designs that prioritize ethical materials and animal welfare.
3. High-end Fur Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce luxury footwear lines using innovative and sustainable faux fur materials.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology like 3D printing or sustainable materials in the fashion industry to create cruelty-free and sustainable fur alternatives.
2. Animal Welfare - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and promote regulations and standards for ethical sourcing and production of fur products.
3. Luxury Goods - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create high-end luxury footwear brands focused on sustainable and cruelty-free materials, appealing to conscious consumers.