# Sustainable Fashion Handmade Shoes by Hetty Rose By NEXT by Ramla | Published 2007-07-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hetty-rose-sustainable-shoes References: [lotushaus.typepad](http://lotushaus.typepad.com/lotushaus/2007/06/hetty_rose_hand.html) & [hettyrose](http://www.hettyrose.co.uk/shoes/) If shoes were a bit of sticky choice for the sustainability-minded fashionista, [Hetty Rose](http://www.hettyrose.co.uk) now solves the problem. At a cost. Hetty Rose of UK is designing hand-made shoes made of recycled vintage material. The flagship Kimono collection is prepared with vintage Japanese kimono fabrics. This effectively combines the "Asia Rising" trend in the fashion scene with the "green is the new black" fact of the socio-economic world. The shoes are made to order. These [high heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society) come at a lofty tag of GBP 300+. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Fashion:** Hetty Rose is leading the sustainable fashion trend by designing hand-made shoes made of recycled vintage material. - **Upcycling in Fashion Design:** Hetty Rose's flagship Kimono collection is an innovative example of upcycling in fashion design. - **Combining Cultural Trends with Sustainability:** The use of vintage Japanese kimono fabrics in Hetty Rose's shoes effectively combines the 'Asia Rising' trend with the 'green is the new black' fact of the socio-economic world. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Hetty Rose's sustainable and upcycling approach to shoe design is disrupting the traditional fashion industry. - **Textile Industry:** Hetty Rose's use of vintage Japanese kimono fabrics is disrupting the textile industry and inspiring more sustainable sourcing practices. - **E-commerce Industry:** Hetty Rose's made-to-order business model disrupts the traditional retail industry and presents a potential opportunity for innovative e-commerce strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Holiday Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-tassel-pump.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Hand-Stitched Artisanal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1.md) - [Inaugural Sustainable Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-sneaker-collection.md) - [Grinded Sneaker-Made Sustainable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocurve.md) - [Japanese Upcycling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-mountain-reload-sneakers.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Luxury Slow Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio.md)