The UNX2 Heels by UNStudio Turns Feet into Abstract Works of Art
Meghan Young — April 18, 2015 — Fashion
References: unstudio & yankodesign
UNX2 is the abstract name for a pair of avant-garde shoes. Sleek, sculptural and futuristic, the design is something that is meant to appreciated in an art gallery rather than at a runway show. That being said, it isn't out of the ordinary for haute couture fashion to be out of this world in regards to shape and style.
Designed by UNStudio, the avant-garde shoes encase the traditional heel silhouette in ventilated and curvaceous blocks of material. Yanko Design writes, "It’s designed to be a work of art that ensconces your feet. It has a unique design that, at certain viewing angles, gives the illusion of transparency. Coupled with the movement of feet while taking steps, the entire process of walking is celebrated in a stunning marriage between art and science."
Designed by UNStudio, the avant-garde shoes encase the traditional heel silhouette in ventilated and curvaceous blocks of material. Yanko Design writes, "It’s designed to be a work of art that ensconces your feet. It has a unique design that, at certain viewing angles, gives the illusion of transparency. Coupled with the movement of feet while taking steps, the entire process of walking is celebrated in a stunning marriage between art and science."
Trend Themes
1. Avant-garde Fashion - Fashion designers are pushing the boundaries of traditional footwear design by incorporating sculptural and futuristic elements that are meant to be appreciated as works of art.
2. Sculptural Footwear - Designers are experimenting with unconventional shapes and materials to create footwear that celebrates the movement of feet, blurring the boundary between fashion and art.
3. Art-inspired Shoes - Designers are drawing inspiration from the art world, creating shoes that are not only functional but also sculptural masterpieces that push the limits of traditional footwear design.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion designers have an opportunity to disrupt the footwear industry by blurring the lines between fashion and art, creating sculptural footwear that pushes the boundaries of traditional design.
2. Art - Artists can explore the intersection of fashion and art by collaborating with designers to create wearable sculptures that challenge preconceived notions of footwear design.
3. Architecture - Architects can apply their design expertise to footwear design, creating sculptural shoes that celebrate the movement of feet and blur the boundary between fashion and art.
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