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Convertible Couture

Why settle for single function when convertibility doubles your versatility?

Implications - Whether convertible handbags, transformer shoes or clothing, apparel and accessories you can wear from home, to the office and to after-work cocktails are intriguing women everywhere. Today, space is a constraint and convenience rules. So, it’s not surprising that multi-function apparel has such broad appeal. While it might seem that adding convertibility in the fashion world would be style-inhibiting, it’s a concept that works – and that could be adapted in other industries.
Trend Themes
1. Convertible Apparel - Convertible apparel, such as dresses that can be modified for different occasions, caters to the modern woman's need for multifunctional and space-saving clothing.
2. Adaptive Footwear - Adaptive footwear, like adjustable heels that transform from high stilettos to comfortable flats, addresses the demand for practical yet stylish shoe options.
3. Multipurpose Accessories - Multipurpose accessories, exemplified by bags that can switch between a handbag and a trolley, offer practical solutions for urban lifestyles and environmental concerns.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - The fashion design industry can explore opportunities with garments that double as multiple clothing items.
2. Footwear - The footwear industry stands to benefit from developing shoes that cater to varying comfort and style needs with adjustable features.
3. Travel and Luggage - Travel and luggage industries can innovate by creating versatile bags that reduce the need for multiple pieces of luggage.
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Featured Examples

Convertible Stiletto-Shoes
Convertible Stiletto-Shoes
Sheila's Heels For Women Who Drive
Driving in heels is difficult and uncomfortable. Of course there's always the option to take them off before starting the engine, but here's a much glamorous idea. Why not wear high heels stilettos that… MORE
play_circle_filledTransformer Shoes
Transformer Shoes
Adjustable Camileon Heel
The Camileon Heel is just the shoe every city girl has ever dreamed of! These transforming shoes have adjustable heels so you can always be comfortable. You look smashing in those pumps -- they absolutely… MORE
Transformer Lingerie
Transformer Lingerie
Cover Cleavage With a 'Figs' Bra
When Victoria’s Secret announced they thought their image had become “too sexy” and irrelevant to their customers, much of the fashion world was confused. In order to create the shift to a less sex-related… MORE
Convertible Handbags
Convertible Handbags
The Very Adaptable Antrobus Handbag
Ladies, if you're looking for the latest in convertible handbags try the Antrobus by Alison Antrobus. She's designed a handbag that can be easily transformed into a clutch for those days when you don't… MORE
Multipurpose Convertible Dresses
Multipurpose Convertible Dresses
Work to Flirt Dress
Busy career girls will soon have a versatile dress which converts from demure black to sizzling hot date attire with just a few deft moves. The design cleverly allows the wearer to fold up sleeves and… MORE
Convertible Maternity Clothing
Convertible Maternity Clothing
The Marisol Rodriguez 'Skin' Collection Expands as Baby Grows
Most mothers I know complain about the lack of maternity wear and the need to purchase different sizes as their baby grows; this Marisol Rodriguez 'Skin' collection proves that moms-to-be have far more… MORE
Transformer Frocks
Transformer Frocks
Flavia Petite's Axe-Tie-Collar Dress Can Be Worn 32 Different Ways
Flavia Petite, the inventor of the unique transformer Axe-tie-collar, improved her idea and created 32 versions of her collar. Axe-tie-collar dresses can take different shapes: romantic, strict, elegant,… MORE
play_circle_filledConvertible Couture
Convertible Couture
Merlin Castell All-In-One Dress
Hailing from Honduras with the passion to design since he was a young child, Merlin Castell created this one-of-a-kind convertible dress. It’s a dress that converts from a lovely gown that’s perfect for… MORE
Convertible Black Dresses
Convertible Black Dresses
Modify Clothing Lets You Create 10 Looks From One Dress
Whether you tie it, wrap it or twist it, this dress from Modify Clothing lets you create 10 separate looks with 4 wraps and one black dress. The Modify Clothing designer came up with this solution after… MORE
play_circle_filledTransformer Togas
Transformer Togas
Wearable Towels Are the New Snuggie, But This Time, For Summer
Is the Wearable Towel the new Snuggie? After the wildly popular infomercials shot the silly Snuggie blankets to fame, other gimmic product inventors have been hungry for a piece of the corny advertising… MORE
Convertible Tutu Shoes
Convertible Tutu Shoes
Karl Lagerfeld Designs Ballet-Inspired Shoe for Repetto
Karl Lagerfeld has designed a shoe with removable parts that are sure to make it greatly sought after in these difficult times. Working with Repetto, who has a long history of making ballet shoes for some… MORE
play_circle_filledConvertible Hand Bag Trolley
Convertible Hand Bag Trolley
Urban Troll by Gilli Kuchik
Israeli student designer, Gilli Kuchik came up with this ladies’ concept hand bag which can unfold and convert into a trolley. A compact design for the urban shopaholic! It is also environmentally friendly… MORE
Transformer Shoes
Transformer Shoes
'Goodie 2 Shoes'
You really get much more than two shoes with this "Goodie 2 Shoes" design by British Natalie Thorne. First of all, the cool pair easily switch between a sexy 9cm high heels and a more comfortable 4cm.… MORE
Transformer Fashletics?
Transformer Fashletics?
Puma Teams With Hussein Chalayan
Here's some very exciting news for the fashion conscious. Puma, the world's third largest athletic apparel company, has announced a partnership with Hussein Chalayan. If you don't know who that is, I'll… MORE
Convertible Sneaker Slippers
Convertible Sneaker Slippers
Nat-2 Unzip to Transform
Nat2 has come up with a clever convertible design for their sneakers, or should I say their slippers. The sneakers come with a zipper hidden behind the shoe which can be unzipped to transform your shoes… MORE
Transformer Fashion
Transformer Fashion
The Sombrerobolsa Converts From Hat to Handbag
Transforming furniture is all the rage these days, and it seems the trend has rubbed off on fashion design as well. The Sombrerobolsa by designers Rafael Vinader Balibrea and Virginia Bru Artero suffers… MORE
Convertible Travel Bags
Convertible Travel Bags
Student Designs at Milan 2008
The Convertible Travel Bag concept is the result of a collaboration between the Florence School of Architecture and Picuadro. The aim of the project was to present 14 bags developed by third year design… MORE
Transformer Dress Collars
Transformer Dress Collars
The Original Axe Collar Was Designed by a Real Life Thumbelina
Flavia Narvasadata, a very petite nude photo model from Moscow, is like a real-life Thumbelina. It can become quite problematic to find clothes in her little dress size so she started to sew dresses herself.… MORE
Multi-Strap Dresses
Multi-Strap Dresses
Diana Orving's Dress 926 is a Cute Convertible Design
Diana Orving’s Dress 926 has a multi-strap design with a sheer fabric and tons of movement. The dress can also be worn several different ways, giving you a new look each time you wear it. Diana Orving… MORE
Convertible Coats
Convertible Coats
Elizabeth and James Create a 3-in-1 Style Perfect for All Weather
Elizabeth and James have created a trench coat that every woman will want. The 3-in-1 trench combines dress, coat and mini-jacket. The trench coat by Elizabeth and James can be easily converted into a… MORE

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Photobombed Infomercial Products
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Burberry Prorsum Men's RTW Fall 2009 at Milan Fashion Week
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14 Convertible Transformer Fashions
Aged Leather Transformer Bags
Aged Leather Transformer Bags
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Male Trenchcoats on Fake Streets
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