'Re-Inventing Shoes' is a shoe exhibit taking place at Milan Design Week 2015. The event boasts five designer accessories, created by some of the architecture world's most recognized names.
They include Zaha Hadid, Ben Van Berkel and Ross Lovegrove along with Fernando Romero and Michael Young. Having worked with brands like BMW and luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton, Zaha Hadid is no stranger to fashionable collaboration and boasts one of this series' most impressive designs.
Each of this shoe exhibit's creations is 3D-printed and features a design that draws inspiration from architectural forms. From sharp and monochromatic styles to curved and colorful designs, this footwear collection is nothing short of striking and will appeal to Milan Design Week visitors with an appreciation for high end fashion.
Architectural Shoe Exhibits
Milan Design Week's 'Re-Inventing Shoes' Series is Sculptural
Trend Themes
1. Architectural Shoes - Designers are creating shoes inspired by architectural forms, opening up opportunities for collaboration between the fashion and architecture industries.
2. 3d-printed Footwear - The use of 3D printing in footwear design offers a new avenue for unique and cutting-edge creations that can be personalized for individual customers.
3. Cross-discipline Collaborations - Collaborations between designers from different fields, such as fashion and architecture, can lead to unique and innovative creations that push boundaries and capture attention.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can benefit from collaborating with architects to create unique and visually stunning shoe designs that cater to high-end consumers.
2. Architecture - The architecture industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with fashion designers to bring their iconic structures to life in the form of wearable art.
3. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can explore opportunities to partner with designers to create customized and technologically advanced footwear that is aesthetically pleasing and functional.