I’m not sure exactly how I feel about the Lise El Sayed ‘Tapistongs,’ but one thing I do know is that it’s a pretty adorable idea. Taking a great shag carpet and creating matching slippers is one thing; having cut-outs where those slippers originated is simply ingenious.
Ok, so I guess I’m kind of taken with the idea. I mean, nowadays carpets are somewhat unwanted, so they’re more rugs than anything else. With the Lise El Sayed ‘Tapistongs,’ you can walk around on carpet every second while at home.
Cut-Out Carpet Shoes
The Lise El Sayed 'Tapistongs' Matches Slippers to Carpet (and Vice Versa)
Trend Themes
1. Matching Slippers to Carpet - Opportunity for companies to create customizable slippers that match the design of home carpets and allow users to have a coordinated aesthetic.
2. Cut-out Designs in Footwear - Potential to design shoes with cut-outs that are inspired by the pattern or texture of different materials, creating a unique and visually appealing look.
3. Repurposing Unwanted Materials - Innovation in using discarded materials, such as old carpets, to create new products like slippers, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Footwear brands can explore the concept of matching slippers to carpets and experiment with different cut-out designs to offer unique products to consumers.
2. Home Decor - Companies within the home decor industry can tap into the trend of matching slippers to carpets and offer customizable options to customers looking for a coordinated look in their homes.
3. Sustainable Fashion - The concept of repurposing unwanted materials like carpets in the fashion industry can be explored by eco-friendly fashion brands as a way to reduce waste and create sustainable products.