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Snazzy Shoe Sculptures

These Shoe Sculptures are Made From Cigarette Packs and Other Waste

— October 19, 2013 — Fashion
Artist Jason Ruff is responsible for these awesome recycled shoe sculptures. Ruff recreates colorful Nike's from items like old cigarette packs, straws and duct tape. These stylish shoe sculptures look good enough to wear, so discovering that they’re essentially made out of garbage is pretty surprising.

Ruff has created a variety of different recycled material Nike sculptures, each with different colors and eye-catching patterns. One of his creative shoe sculptures is covered in squares of pink and yellow, while another incorporates a hypnotic triangle pattern, done in reds, purples and greens. These sleek trash bin sculptures are more fashionable than most of the shoes that I own, so I’m impressed.

These fantastic fashion themed sculptures show viewers that one man’s trash can be another man’s treasure (specifically his shoes).
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Art - Artists can use recycled materials to create unique and eco-friendly sculptures that promote sustainability and reduce waste.
2. Upcycling Trend - Upcycling is an emerging trend that promotes sustainability through the creative reuse of waste and discarded materials.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Sustainable fashion is a growing trend that promotes environmentally friendly practices and encourages consumers to buy products made from sustainable materials.
Industry Implications
1. Art Industry - Artists and art galleries can capitalize on the growing trend of eco-friendly art to create unique and visually appealing sculptures that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.
2. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can adopt sustainable fashion practices and create products made from environmentally friendly materials, thereby reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
3. Waste Management Industry - The waste management industry can collaborate with artists and designers to promote upcycling and the creative reuse of waste materials for artistic and functional purposes.
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