LOPER is a Brand of Handcrafted Unisex Shoes Made Responsibly
Riley von Niessen — May 8, 2016 — Fashion
References: proefdesigns & design-milk
LOPER is a Japanese brand of unisex shoes that combines the talents of creative team PROEF and designer Roderick Pieters. The shoes are characterized most by the visible nylon rope that holds them together, the color variation between the materials making them pop. The brand is careful to use responsible design techniques in order to better the shoe industry, which has a well-documented history of exploiting workers. This is explained by the company who is campaigning on Kickstarter.
Knowing how harmful toxic glue continues to be in factories, the LOPER shoe completely excludes it from its design. This also makes the unisex shoes more environmentally friendly as their glue-free status causing them to be easier to recycle. Using a localized "simplified production line," the brand creates only the number of shoes needed and supports economies in need. By simplifying their ingredient list, the shoes are easy to repair as well with separate parts made available to order when needed.
Knowing how harmful toxic glue continues to be in factories, the LOPER shoe completely excludes it from its design. This also makes the unisex shoes more environmentally friendly as their glue-free status causing them to be easier to recycle. Using a localized "simplified production line," the brand creates only the number of shoes needed and supports economies in need. By simplifying their ingredient list, the shoes are easy to repair as well with separate parts made available to order when needed.
Trend Themes
1. Responsibly-made Unisex Shoes - Developing unisex shoes that are handcrafted and made with responsible design techniques presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry.
2. Glue-free Shoe Design - Eliminating toxic glue from shoe production not only ensures a safer working environment but also creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing process.
3. Localized Simplified Production Line - Implementing a localized simplified production line that creates shoes on-demand supports economies in need and presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the supply chain.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The footwear industry can leverage responsibly-made unisex shoes to meet the growing demand for sustainable and ethical products.
2. Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry can explore glue-free shoe design as a way to improve worker safety and reduce environmental impact.
3. Supply Chain - The supply chain industry can adopt localized simplified production lines to optimize efficiency and support economies in need.
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