Those who consider fashion as more of an art form than a necessity will fall in love with these Dragon Shoes. Wearable sculptures, people will be walking on four inches of carved marvels when it comes to these designs. If people don't like getting stopped every two seconds in the street, these Dragon Shoes are not for them.
Designed by LanVy Nguyen of Saigon Socialite, a talent born in Vietnam and raised in California, the Dragon Shoes is made out of a leather upper and wooden soles that have been carved with intricate Asian imagery. Taking 18 days to create each sole, the Dragon Shoes are by Chinese craftspeople who live in the Forbidden City. 2,000 pairs of Dragon Shoes are produced each year, so orders should be placed well in advance.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Wearable Sculptures
- Designing fashion products that serve not only as a functional item but also as artwork.
- Intricate Carvings
- Incorporating detailed hand-carved designs into fashion products to create a unique selling point.
- Artistic Asian Imagery
- Using Asian culture and art as inspiration to create fashion products that are unique and visually appealing.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Creating high-quality, visually enticing fashion products that can serve as both a functional item and a work of art.
- Art
- Collaborating with artists and designers to create products that blend functionality with artistic decor.
- Luxury
- Developing high-end fashion products that utilize traditional craftsmanship and unique artistic elements to create a one-of-a-kind selling experience.
