# Blossoming Sneaker Gardens Monsieur Plant Transforms Sneakers into Gardens for Mother Nature By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-07-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsieur-plant References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/christophe-guinet-just-grow-it?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [monsieurplant](http://www.monsieurplant.com/) Fresh artist Christophe Guinet, otherwise known as Monsieur Plant, has taken a horticulturist approach to the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip) brand, transforming its sneakers into [blossoming flower gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohana-hatake) humming with life. Even the footwear brand's iconic slogan, 'Just Do it!' becomes 'Just Grow it!', revamped to reflect Monsieur Plant's green thumb. The project speaks to Guinet's love of plants, as well as his fascination with urban culture. In combining these two interests, the Parisian artist attempts to reconcile the rocky relationship between modern-day consumerism and the planet that sustains it. The message is clear: despite the population's thirst for consumption, Mother Nature will prevail in both beauty and strength. Every sneaker head will envy Monsieur Plant's [sneaker gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardening-clog), which are thoughtfully made with raw, natural materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Horticultural Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of fashion and nature by incorporating horticultural elements into clothing designs. - **Environmental Branding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eco-friendly branding by incorporating sustainability features into product designs and marketing campaigns. - **Urban Green Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions to incorporate natural elements into urban environments for a more sustainable and aesthetically pleasing urban experience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and nature-inspired materials into fashion products and designs. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unconventional marketing campaigns that reflect a commitment to sustainability and environmental consciousness. - **Urban Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement green infrastructure in urban planning to create healthier and more sustainable cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Upcycling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-mountain-reload-sneakers.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Practical Floral-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-sneakers1.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Makeup Artist-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-silhouette.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Nature-Reconnecting Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Sneaker-Shaped Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakerpool.md)