# Carpet-Inspired Footwear Collections Anton Repponen's Persian Shoes are Inspired by Ornate Rugs By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-12-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persian-shoes References: [creativeroots.org](http://creativeroots.org/2014/07/persian-shoe-concept/) & [work.repponen](http://work.repponen.com/Persian-Shoes) [Anton Repponen's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anton-paar) Persian shoe concept is inspired by cultural and ornate carpet motifs. Persian rugs are visually striking and patterned in their look and are the theme behind this conceptual footwear range. The collection includes a [moccasin-inspired desert boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug) and a classic oxford shoe that are both adorned with vivid [Persian rug prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newstalgia-collection). Anton Repponen's Persian shoes are striking and are based on the idea of reusing and recycling used floormats. While the idea may seem far-fetched for some, the growing popularity of tapestry-themed fashions suggests that the shoes would be a hit. Not only would these Persian shoes be vibrant in their look but their carpet materials would also show longevity and durability, two qualities that are always associated with handcrafted rugs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tapestry-themed Fashions:** Opportunity for creating a range of clothing and accessories inspired by vibrant and patterned tapestries. - **Sustainable Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in using recycled and reused materials to produce durable and long-lasting shoes. - **Cultural-inspired Designs:** Potential for incorporating cultural motifs and patterns into various fashion and lifestyle products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate tapestry-themed designs in their collections. - **Footwear:** Potential for footwear companies to explore sustainable manufacturing methods and use recycled materials. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to create products inspired by cultural rugs and tapestries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Season-Inspired Rug Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-rug-range.md) - [Hand-Tufted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floordrobe.md) - [Iran-Inspired Fabric Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-persia.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Repurposed Runway-Style Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-4.md) - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Iranian Fabric Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iranian-fabric-design.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md)