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Iconic Footwear Reinventions

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Happy 60th, Dr. Martens

— January 3, 2009 — Fashion
I have sinned and bought a pair of the high heel Dr. Martens about at the moment. As it transpires, there are to be a lot of takes on this classic boot about to hit the market.

Baby Phat, Preen, Jimmy Choo, and Vivienne Westwood are just a few of the designers who have taken on the challenge of taking the original 1460 kicks and reinventing them.

I am verging on distress after learning you can’t buy these one-of-a-kind marabou-festooned or indeed porn-covered pairs, which segues neatly onto the fact that there are 69 designs in total online. Whether you're a Dr. Marten lover or hater, I would urge you to check them out, because they rock.

The ones featured here are in order of the gallery;

Baby Phat
Caroline Charles
Jimmy Choo
David Dalrymple for House Of Field
Vivienne Westwood
Ben De Lisi
Benjamin Cho (AMAZING)
Jason Kirk
Elspeth Gibson
Free Tibet By Komodo (Ultimate Customization - LOVE IT)
Trend Themes
1. Reinvented Footwear - Designers are taking classic styles, like Dr. Martens boots, and reinventing them with unique designs and features, creating an opportunity for innovation in customization and personalization.
2. Collaborative Design - Designers, brands, and individuals are collaborating on new footwear creations, opening up possibilities for co-creation and crowd-sourcing in the industry.
3. Nostalgic Reissues - Nostalgic and retro styles from past eras are being reissued and updated for modern audiences, tapping into the trend of vintage and nostalgia in the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The footwear industry can leverage innovative design and collaboration to create personalized and unique products for consumers.
2. Fashion & Design - The fashion and design industry can explore the trend of nostalgia and retro reissues in footwear, as well as encourage collaboration and co-creation in product development.
3. Customization & Personalization - The customization and personalization industry can explore opportunities in footwear design by partnering with brands to offer personalized options to consumers.
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