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Hip Handmade Footwear

Osborn Shoes Teams wp with Local Artists to Create Eccentric Shoe Designs

— August 9, 2011 — Fashion
Osborn Shoes, founded by Aaron Osborn, carries a wide range of uniquely designed shoes for men. Each shoe from Osborn Shoes is designed in collaboration with a local artisan from Guatemala. Each shoe is handmade and boasts an original design.

The aim behind Osborn Shoes is to offering its clients stylish and wearable footwear options. The brand's shoes make a point not to adhere to the industry's latest looks, but instead are made to deliver capsule collections. The designs of the shoes are all very colorful, featuring eye-catching patterns and prints. Osborn Shoes are a fabulous representation of small business that is capable of big innovation.

Implications - Businesses that devote their efforts to providing consumers with products that were designed with the highest levels of detail, attention and care will experience favorable results in today's society. Consumers will flock to products that are available as limited edition.
Trend Themes
1. Handcrafted Shoes - Opportunities for small businesses to collaborate with local artisans to create unique designs, providing a new level of luxury and exclusivity for consumers.
2. Capsule Collections - Fashion brands can stand out by offering limited edition collections that are not beholden to seasonal trends, helping to cultivate a loyal customer base.
3. Colorful Patterns - The use of vibrant and eye-catching patterns in fashion design is growing increasingly popular, creating opportunities for sustainable brands to innovate with new and unique prints.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can embrace sustainable and ethical practices by collaborating with local artists and offering limited edition collections.
2. Artisanal - The artisanal industry can leverage their expertise to create unique designs for fashion brands, while also promoting their own craft through collaborations.
3. Footwear - The footwear industry can innovate by offering handcrafted shoes that feature bold and original designs, providing consumers with a luxury and exclusive product.
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