# Simplistic Shedding Shoes The Model 1 by Lou Moria Lets You Clean Canvas by Cutting it Off By Michael Hines | Published 2014-08-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-1-by-lou-moria References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/08/17/lou-moria-model-1-canvas-shoes-removable-layers/) & [loumoria](http://www.loumoria.com/) The Model 1 by Lou Moria is a canvas shoe with layers that can be cut away should they become dirty or damaged. The Israeli designer put multiple layers of beige canvas on the shoe, with more layers being added in places that see the most action. The cut lines are indicated by perforations, and once cut, the shoe is good as new. The shoes are wildly simplistic, with coils of red rope used to create the outer sole. The Model 1 by Lou Moria can be cut and peeled even if the shoe isn't damaged. In fact, the designer encourages it as a way to personalize each pair. The Model 1 is actually part of a larger collection called the Last 21986, a set of shoes that can be modified by the wearer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Shoes:** Modular shoes with removable layers allow for easy customization and repair. - **Personalized Footwear:** Cutting and peeling shoes to personalize them is becoming a popular trend in footwear. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Shoes that can be modified and repaired contribute to the sustainable fashion movement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of modular and personalized footwear. - **Shoe Manufacturing:** Shoe manufacturers can innovate by creating customizable and repairable shoe designs. - **Sustainability:** The sustainable fashion industry can benefit from the development of shoes that can be modified and repaired. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md) - [Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shoe.md) - [Modular Deconstructed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranra-x-salomon-skor.md) - [Second Skin-Feeling Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peu.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Faux Dirty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white.md) - [Minimalist Sporty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-clean-slate.md)