Rem D Koolhaas' United Nude collaborated with model Shaun Ross to create a unique and unisex high-heel boot for all. According to the collaborators, the new footwear design was developed "with no particular individual in mind" and aims to break the stereotype that heels are only for women.
The Shaun Ross x United Nude high-heeled boot is available in both white and black colorways, each of which is crafted with napa leather. As well as being available in two different colors, the boots are offered in two different heights, one that reaches the upper calf and another version that stops at the ankle. On the inner corner of each heel, there's chrome detailing that creates an illusory shape and makes the heel seem sharper than it really is.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Unisex High-heel Boots
- Opportunity to disrupt traditional gender norms in the footwear industry by creating more inclusive and gender-neutral designs.
- Collaborative Design
- Potential for brands to collaborate with diverse individuals and create unique products that challenge societal stereotypes.
- Illusionary Detailing
- Innovation in using optical illusions and creative detailing to enhance the aesthetic appeal of footwear designs.
Where This Applies
- Footwear
- The footwear industry can explore the potential of creating unisex high-heel boots to cater to a broader customer base.
- Fashion
- Fashion industry can embrace collaborative design approaches to develop products that break gender stereotypes and promote inclusivity.
- Design
- Design industry can capitalize on illusionary detailing techniques to add a unique and visually appealing element to various products.
