# Elephant dung super platform Heels By Suzanne Meyer - Pistorius | Published 2010-03-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-dung-platform-shoes References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/11/artist-insa-sculpts-10-in_n_495093.html) Designed by artist/mysterioso, who goes by the handle of INSA,these 10” platforms were commissioned by the [Tate Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ithell-colquhoun) in London. I am not sure about the wearability or durability of [Elephant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-family-usa) dung platform shoes but they certainly are stylish. So what's next a line of Poo poo shoes at your local Topshop or [H&M](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-and-elf-cosmetics) ? The textural aspect of the platform is interesting, I think this an idea that actually could work. Now where the heck can I get my hands on some raw materials to create my own Elephant dung platform shoes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Materials:** Using unconventional raw materials like elephant dung presents an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly fashion innovation. - **Art-inspired Fashion:** Combining art and fashion, platforms like the elephant dung shoes open doors for disruptive innovation in the creative industry. - **Textural Design:** Exploring unique textures and materials in fashion can lead to disruptive designs and new opportunities in the footwear industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has a chance to embrace sustainability and unique materials, like elephant dung, to drive innovation and redefine style. - **Art:** The intersection of art and fashion can create disruptive innovations, such as commissioned artist-made platforms, that blur the lines between the two industries. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore unconventional materials and textures, like the elephant dung platform shoes, to stand out and disrupt traditional shoe design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Discarded Shoe-Created Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Frog Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frog-clog.md) - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Bulbous Platformed Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot.md) - [Over-The-Knee Plush Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-heights-platform-xtra.md)