# Ready-to-Wear Printed Shoes Feetz and Designer Seth Aaron Partnered to Create RTW Runway Shoes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runway-shoes References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20171016-feetz-and-project-runway-designer-seth-take-175-dollar-3d-printed-shoes-to-fashionnxt-runway.html) & [feetz](https://feetz.com/seth-aaron-collection) Project Runway season seven winner Seth Aaron partnered with Feetz to create a dynamic collection of [runway shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi) that recently made their debut at a fashion event in Portland, Oregon, called FashionNXT. FashionNXT serves as a showcase of innovative, creative ideas that integrate cutting-edge technologies presenting a vision for the future of fashion. Aaron's collection paired a series of mod, retro-inspired tops, trousers dresses with two modern 3D-printed shoe styles: the Tokyo Platform and the Osaka Oxford, both of which take inspiration from Japanese fashion. Although many runway creations—especially those that are created with [additive manufacturing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climamog)—simply offer a conceptual look at what could be, these two 3D-printed shoe styles are fully wearable and may now be ordered from Feetz. As FashionNXT CEO Tito Chowdhury puts it: "So much of what has been done in 3D printed fashion is like art, to be appreciated, but not lived [...] people will wear the shoes, not because of the technology, but because they are fashionable." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Printed Fashion:** The use of additive manufacturing for clothing and accessories brings a highly customizable, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative to traditional production methods. - **Technology-infused Runway Shows:** Designers are collaborating with tech companies to create innovative fashion shows that integrate cutting-edge technology, offering consumers a glimpse into the future of fashion. - **Retro-modern Fusion:** The blending of retro-inspired designs with modern technology creates unique fashion pieces that appeal to consumers seeking a nostalgic yet cutting-edge style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The use of 3D printing technology can profoundly impact the traditional fashion industry by offering a more sustainable and efficient production method for satisfying individualized consumer needs. - **Additive Manufacturing Industry:** The growth in demand for 3D-printed footwear and other fashion items presents tremendous opportunities for additive manufacturing firms to explore creative, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing options. - **Technology Industry:** Companies in the technology industry are exploring innovative ways to integrate their technology into runway fashion shows to deliver a unique and immersive experience to fashion consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-1000.md) - [Open 3D Printing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zellerfeld-1.md) - [3d-Printed Collab Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops.md) - [Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-personalization-studio.md) - [Digital-World-Based Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepn-go-x-adidas-ultraboost.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md)