Indonesian artist Alfaz Syam and lifestyle brand Thinking Different have released a collaborative slide collection that includes a pair of 90s-style keyboard slides. Alfaz Syam, also known as skatesuckers, creates fashion items inspired by sustainable keyboard designs made from discarded electronics. The keyboard slides are made to be worn as summer-season footwear.
The keyboard slides are called the CMFRT KEYS slides, and "CMFRT" likely refers to comfort. The keyboard slides are made in cream and green colorways, which are inspired by Apple's M0110 and Platinum keyboards. The keyboard slides contain a rubberized material and feature various alphabetical letters and numerals across the straps. Additionally, the keyboard slides have padded footbeds with Thinking Different's bunny logo. The CMFRT KEYS slides will be available on March 17.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sustainable Fashion
- There is an opportunity to create eco-friendly clothing and accessories inspired by non-traditional sources.
- Nostalgia Fashion
- Old school designs from the 90s could become a growing trend among consumers.
- Upcycling
- There is potential to repurpose discarded electronics into stylish and functional fashion items.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion and Apparel
- This industry can create fashionable and environmentally friendly clothing and accessories inspired by old electronics.
- Consumer Electronics
- This industry can find ways to repurpose discarded electronics into fashionable items.
- Lifestyle and Design
- This industry can incorporate nostalgia into designs to appeal to consumers who appreciate vintage aesthetics.
