Stepping on Shells: Oyster Inspired Footwear
in iSUSTAINABLE FOOTWEAR MADE OF OYSTER SHELLS
BRINGING BACK TO THE OCEAN
“THE CONCEPT TURN ACCESSORIES INTO THE PIECE OF CONTEMPORARY ART OYSTER FOOTWEAR GOT THE INSPIRATION OF INFUSING CONTEMPORARY AND MINIMALISTIC DESIGNS INTO OUR ACCESSORIES, TURNING THEM INTO PIECES OF ART.”
It might seem strange to take inspiration from the sea while creating footwear, yet many designers have found that the shells lend themselves to more sustainable resources. To begin with the work of Circle Sportswear have recently released a sneaker collection, on account of only making partially from oyster shells, carp and fish oil.
Seeing that 50% of ocean waste comes from sea based activities such as sailing and fishing. Meanwhile today fashion companies and provide a cleaner habitat. Consequently using the leftover fish skin and shells to craft shoe soles.
Further on they donate 10% of sales from the sneakers to The Ocean Conservancy. Moreover The Ocean Conservancy are working in local communities to help conserve native wildlife and plants in the oceans around the globe.
Not to mention the new generations Z and Alpha is coming along to further embrace environmental and sustainability awareness. With this taken into account from this dedicated company is what needs to be seen in this modern time of age.
As shown below, one can view the images on the footwear brand that supply unique shoe designs. Something which was equally important for them to embrace for their summer collections. Where they indeed bring a sense of unique detailing that is reflected in their editorial content and collections.
As well on their social media they stated that their footwear are “wearable piece of contemporary art”. Hence the company enables trend based and unique formed footwear for women with a neutral color palette.
Lastly the fashion sustainability clothing and footwear has been an increasing trend. Mainly during the latest years along with the new generations increased attentiveness.
To be concluded sustainable footwear might just be the next upcoming sustainable trend…We hope so!
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