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Sculpturally Pointed Shoes

These Leather Guarachero Boots Exaggerate the Pointed Toe

— June 1, 2015 — Fashion
Comme des Garçons Homme Plus is a label synonymous with avant-garde and conceptual pieces. Its latest shoe range includes this pair of leather, Guarachero boots that aim to push traditional style boundaries.

The ankle-high boots were featured in the brand's Spring 2015 runway presentation -- a show inspired by dictator style-- and are a comment on the pointed toe shoe fad that has gone in and out of style in the last decade. Exaggerating the pointed toe to new heights, these Guarachero boots feature a 21" toe length.

The toe of these boots curves upright and is more sculptural than it is practical. Though they aren't the functional, the boots' design is an artistic translation of history and the tyrant-inspired styles that inspired it.

Trend Themes
1. Exaggerated Pointed Toe Shoes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing footwear that pushes the boundaries of traditional style with exaggerated pointed toe shapes.
2. Avant-garde Shoe Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating conceptual and artistic footwear inspired by historical influences and unconventional styles.
3. Artistic Translation in Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating artistic elements and sculptural features into shoe designs to create unique and visually striking products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unconventional shoe designs that challenge traditional fashion norms and attract avant-garde consumers.
2. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with new materials and construction techniques to achieve exaggerated and sculptural shoe designs.
3. Art and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the intersection of fashion and art by creating footwear that is a wearable form of artistic expression.
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