# Flashy Footwear Hybrids Artist Sander Wassink Created These Shoes by Stitching Knockoffs Together By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-12-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sander-wassink References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/362922/Artist-Turns-Counterfeit-Shoes-Into-One-Of-A-Kind-Hybrid-Footwear/) & [sanvans](http://www.sanvans.com/site/index2.php) Creative artist Sander Wassink created a bevy of flashy shoe hybrids by [stitching together pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1) from knockoff shoes. These shoes were assembled and sold at Beijing Design Week, where Wassink set up a temporary shop called 'Dashilar Flagship Store.' These vibrant and unusual shoes were made by Wassink and a team of local designers that he hired for the event. While these shoes aren't exactly practical, they allow Wassink's fans to wear [one-of-a-kind artworks on their feet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnimbus-101-1), which is pretty cool. These [footwear hybrids mix materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocurve), and combine formal shoes with sneakers. Many of these pieces include brightly colored shoelaces, which attracts immediate attention. Art lovers who attended this event were liked intrigued by these knockoff shoe creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Footwear Hybridization:** The trend of combining different styles and materials in footwear to create unique and eye-catching designs. - **Knockoff Remix:** The trend of repurposing knockoff shoes to create innovative and unconventional footwear designs. - **Artistic Wearable Art:** The trend of transforming shoes into wearable art pieces that showcase individuality and creativity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to offer footwear hybrid collections that cater to customers seeking unique and unconventional designs. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore knockoff remix techniques in creating wearable art pieces that push boundaries and challenge traditional footwear design. - **Event and Exhibition:** Opportunity for event organizers and exhibition spaces to showcase and promote footwear hybridization as a form of artistic expression and innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [Discarded Shoe-Created Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Hand-Stitched Artisanal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md)