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Spinning Droid Heels

Instructables' BB-8 Heels Offer a Cyclone Droid Feature

— December 20, 2015 — Fashion
Roll out to the premiere of the latest Star Wars film in these BB-8 heels. Featuring the film's newest little droid, these shoes are designed to awaken the force within fashion fans.

Since the announcement of Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens, brands from all over the world have been creating their own kind of sci-fi couture. As the days drew closer to the film's debut, a lot of the designs began to look quite repetitive. Here to shake things up and break the mold, the BB-8 heels are inspired by the BB-8 droid and feature a spinning ball in the heel.

In addition to their amazing appeal, these heels are also completely DIY. Fashion and Star Wars fans interested in recreating these heels can follow the detailed instructions on the Instructables website.
Trend Themes
1. Sci-fi Couture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fashionable and unique sci-fi-inspired clothing and accessories for fans of popular franchises such as Star Wars.
2. DIY Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and tools that make it easier for fashion enthusiasts to create unique and personalized clothing and accessories at home.
3. Geek Chic - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge geek culture and high fashion by designing stylish and trendsetting clothing and accessories that cater to fans of sci-fi and fantasy franchises.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative technologies and designs into traditional fashion items to create unique and eye-catching pieces.
2. Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with popular entertainment franchises to create limited-edition merchandise that combines fashion and fandom.
3. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable tech that seamlessly integrates functionality and fashion, appealing to tech-savvy consumers who want to make a statement.
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