# Fish Scale Footwear Finsk Creates Eco-Friendly, Bi-Product Metallic Platforms By Rachel | Published 2009-08-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finsk-footwear References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2009/08/04/finsk-gold-fish-scale-sandals/) & [finsk](http://finsk.com/finskhomepage.html) Julia Lundsten has created a line of shoes called Finsk which are handmade and only use [bi-product fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore) from other companies. Basically, all this means is that Finsk shoes are eco-friendly, and gorgeous! The Finsk gold fish scale shoes are made of fish scale fabric and between the shiny gold metallic color and the sculpted spike heel, I'm in love. **Implications** - These [metallic platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops) give truth to the old adage "one man's trash is another man's treasure." You may never guess that the intricate and striking design is a product of a variety of previously recycled materials, but this element certainly adds to the appeal of the shoes, as they are more than just an accessory, but a work of art. Take a look at this [eco-friendly fishy shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-fish-product) designed by Finsk above! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The Finsk fish scale footwear demonstrates the trend of using bi-product fabrics and recycled materials to create sustainable fashion. - **Artistic Upcycling:** Finsk shoes showcase the trend of turning recycled materials into high-end, sculptural designs that are considered a form of artistic expression. - **Sustainable Luxury:** The Finsk gold fish scale shoes exemplify the trend of combining sustainability and luxury to create high-quality, environmentally conscious footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the opportunity of using bi-product fabrics and upcycled materials to create eco-friendly and artistic footwear designs. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of using recycled materials and sustainable production processes to create luxury footwear with a reduced environmental impact. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities by exploring the intersection of fashion and art, where recycled materials are transformed into unique and visually striking footwear designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Algae-Made Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers.md) - [Functional Mermaid-Inspired Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z1-design.md) - [Frog Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frog-clog.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md)