# Upcycled Designer Skates The Dsquared2 Skate Moss Shoes Aren't Fit for Triple Axels By JDurhamII | Published 2011-03-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-moss-upcycled-skates References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/fashion/dsquared2_skate_moss_heel_is_perfect_for_fashionistas_and_divas.php) & [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2011/03/dsquared2-skate-moss.html) The Dsquared2 "Skate Moss" shoes are sure to demand attention wherever they're worn. These shoes, designed by Dean and Dan Caten, are made from [upcycled vintage ice skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oamc-x-vans). With aged leather, cotton laces and enamel hooks, these shoes turn anyone into a fashionable ice dancer. The lace-up design comes in four heights: a bootie, [ankle boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2), calf boot and knee-length boot, all with a [stiletto heel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots). Unfortunately, the pricing on the Dsquared2 Skate Moss upcycled skates is unknown. If sky-high, teetering heels continue to remain in vogue, however, these upcycled designer ice skates are sure to find a foothold in the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Fashion:** Creating unique, eco-friendly designs by repurposing vintage materials, such as ice skates, for fashion products. - **Vintage-inspired Footwear:** Designing footwear that combines retro aesthetics with modern functionality, like the Dsquared2 Skate Moss shoes made from upcycled ice skates. - **Sustainable Luxury:** Offering high-end, sustainable products that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers, like the Dsquared2 Skate Moss shoes made from upcycled ice skates. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Exploring innovative ways to upcycle materials and create unique, sustainable fashion pieces, such as the Dsquared2 Skate Moss shoes made from upcycled ice skates. - **Footwear:** Integrating vintage and eco-friendly elements into footwear designs, like the Dsquared2 Skate Moss shoes made from upcycled ice skates. - **Luxury Goods:** Catering to the growing demand for sustainable luxury products, like the Dsquared2 Skate Moss shoes made from upcycled ice skates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mohair-Laced Luxe Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-boot-1.md) - [Chic Skater Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-b9s-sneakers.md) - [Premium Pleated Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawyer-sneaker.md) - [Fashion House-Made Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntington-skate-shoe.md) - [Magical Chunky Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin-x-moon-boot-flakes-capsule.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md)