Designer Marc Jacobs has brought a whole new meaning to walking on your toes with the release of the world's first back to front heel. "A chunky, four-inch heel nestles horizontally just under the ball of the foot," Spluch.com clues us in. "Where you'd expect a heel, there is nothing but fresh air. The centre of gravity therefore is somewhere under the arch of the foot, forcing the whole body to tilt forward."
Implications - As part of the 2008 collection from acclaimed fashion designer Marc Jacobs, users will be given the opportunity to wear both plain and high-priced Swarovski crystal shoes.
Walking Backwards
The World's First Back-To-Front Shoe
Trend Themes
1. Back-to-front Shoes - Opportunity for footwear brands to innovate by designing shoes with heels in non-traditional locations.
2. Horizontal Heels - Potential for fashion designers to experiment with chunky heels positioned horizontally to create a unique and eye-catching look.
3. Body Tilt Fashion - Space for fashion designers to explore clothing and accessories that force the body to tilt forward, creating interesting and unconventional silhouettes.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Disruptive potential for footwear manufacturers and designers to create unconventional shoe designs.
2. Fashion - Innovative opportunity for fashion brands to push boundaries and create garments that challenge traditional body positioning.
3. Jewelry - Potential for jewelry designers to incorporate unconventional materials, such as Swarovski crystals, into unique and unexpected designs.