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Colorful Springtime Shoes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

T&F Slack Shoemakers of London Present a Unique and Bright Collection

— February 18, 2011 — Fashion
Tim and Fiona Slack are a married couple who own T&F Slack Shoemakers of London. The couple have a traditional business and keep things local. They make around 150 pairs of shoes per month in their factory, where they like to use old-fashioned machines.

The T&F Slack Shoemakers of London collection features gorgeous colors that complement the upcoming spring season. All of the shoes are constructed with "open lacing," which means you don't have to tie them up!
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Fashion - By utilizing traditional machines and producing a limited number of shoes, the company can market to customers that value sustainable fashion.
2. Direct-to-consumer - The company can cut out the middleman by selling their shoes directly to customers online, offering unique and colorful shoes to those who desire exclusivity in their footwear.
3. Personalization - The company can offer customization options by allowing customers to select their own colors, materials, and designs for their shoes, making each pair unique and one-of-a-kind.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - T&F Slack Shoemakers of London can disrupt the footwear industry by offering unique and colorful shoes for those looking for something different from traditional shoe brands.
2. Fashion Design - Traditional fashion design companies can learn from T&F Slack Shoemakers of London by using traditional machines and techniques to create sustainable and unique fashion pieces.
3. E-commerce - T&F Slack Shoemakers of London can disrupt the e-commerce industry by offering direct-to-consumer sales, with unique and colorful shoes only available on their website.
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