# Vacuum-Made Footwear The Shoefactory Revised by Eric Hullegie is Vibrantly Unique By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoefactory-revised References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/01/camper-shoe-factory-craftsmanship.html) & [erichullegie.nl](http://erichullegie.nl/portfolio/the-shoefactory-revised-vacuum-series-6/) Dutch designer Eric Hullegie has re-imagined the [construction of footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1) through his Shoefactory Revised project. Teaming up with Spanish shoemaker Camper, he participated in the production of their [iconic products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection). Perhaps the word 'interfered' is better suited. Hellegie reveals, "It was my aim to have the people of Camper do what they are best at--making shoes according to longstanding technical standards and procedures--and at the same time add something of my own by interfering with the process of production. In this way I cleared the ground for new results in terms of construction, the use of different techniques, materials and forms." By doing so, the Shoefactory Revised was born. The Shoefactory Revised involves a vacuum machine to create [customized, one-off shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld) full of vibrancy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized-footwear:** The use of vacuum machines to create customized footwear offers new opportunities for bespoke fashion and retail experiences. - **Collaborative-production:** Collaborations between designers and traditional manufacturers can lead to innovative and unique products for consumers. - **Sustainable-materials:** Exploration of sustainable and eco-friendly materials can result in fashion products that are environmentally conscious and on-trend. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion-and-apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can benefit from the trend of customized, collaborative and sustainable production method in creating footwear. - **Design:** Designers can leverage vacuum-machines and their collaboration with manufacturers to create one-of-a-kind products and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Retail:** Retail industries can explore the trend of unique, customized footwear experiences as a way to differentiate themselves in the crowded fashion market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Second Skin-Feeling Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peu.md) - [Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramba.md) - [Dust-Based Soft Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/done-dusted.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Expansive Creative Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-shoe-line.md) - [Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-future-clog.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md)