# Printed 3D Nylon Shoes The Pauline Van Dongen 'Metamorphosis' Line at The Future of Fashion By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pauline-van-dongen-metamorphosis References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1589910/3-d-printed-shoes) & [freedomofcreation](http://www.freedomofcreation.com/for/high-heel-shoes-by-pauline-van-dongen) Printed masterpieces in 3D are slowly overtaking the world, from architecture to ceramics and now, with the Pauline Van Dongen 'Metamorphosis' collection, fashion. A line of simple, [stylish heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-future-clog), Metamorphosis rings in a whole new future for the [fashion industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion). Befittingly, the Pauline Van Dongen Metamorphosis line debuted at The Future of Fashion exhibition in Amsterdam. Created for Van Dongen's master's thesis at ArtEZ in Arnhem, Netherlands, the shoes are made out of powdered nylon, which has been fused together by a computer-generated laser. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Printing:** The increasing popularity of printed 3D objects presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries. - **Fashion Technology:** The integration of technology in fashion, such as 3D printing, opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Sustainable Footwear:** The use of materials like powdered nylon in 3D printed shoes offers disruptive innovation opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly footwear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the potential of 3D printing technology to transform design, manufacturing, and customization processes. - **Technology:** The rapidly evolving field of 3D printing provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in various technological applications and advancements. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** 3D printing techniques can revolutionize sustainable manufacturing practices by enabling the creation of eco-friendly products using innovative materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Sports Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-1000.md) - [3D-Printed Lattice Futuristic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climamog.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-cobra.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [3d-Printed Collab Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Futuristic 3D-Printed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-novalis-styrax-breeze.md)