Pretty Summer Shoes 2011 from Vivienne Westwood
The unsuppressed avant-garde designer Vivienne Westwood called her eco-friendly summer shoe collection 2011 “The Only.” What did she mean by these words? Perhaps it was the Earth, or it may as well concern her own role of a bright provoker in the world of fashion.
Vivienne Westwood summer shoes 2011 include the ones made from processed materials, which signifies the designer’s contribution to the environmental protection. The theme of eco-friendliness penetrates the whole collection.
Not very long time ago, in the colorful 80s it was extremely popular to wear rubber shoes, delicate and graceful, which pictured soles. The shoes were almost identical as if they were carbon copies, yet they were brightly colored in pink, blue, light green, white, and so on. Initially, such shoes were intended for use in swimming pools, but later on they formed a peculiar ultra fashionable trend.
Vivienne Westwood summer shoes 2011 are made from the same materials, but feature nice décor and neat embellishments. The price for the flexible plastic shoes makes about $200; the shoes are sold in all Anglomania by Vivienne Westwood boutiques.
Such a low price for Vivienne Westwood summer shoes 2011 can be explained by the fact that they are in fact cast from rubber with the help of one machine only. You can easily notice it – all the summer shoes feature the identical “croc leather” pattern.
It such plain design that bad? Think about the benefit such shoes bring to the environment. With this collection Vivienne Westwood wanted to remind the public of the ecological problems and stress the fact that everyone can make his or her own contribution to the healthy planet.
A New Trend Is Coming: Eco Shoes
| Today there is an obvious tendency to environmentally-friendly items. The number of “green followers” is growing. And finally the tendency has approached the world of fashion. Among the first retailers to give up using leather and fur were Clarks, Adidas, Nike, Timberland. They made a protest against animals’ murders in Amazon forests. |
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| Later on, such fashion conscious women as Stella McCartney and Natalie Portman supported the idea. They are sure that eco friendly shoes’ wearing doesn’t mean sacrificing style and fashion. As far as Natalie Portman is concerned, in Spring 2008 she even launched her own line of eco friendly shoes. Among other celebrities involved actively in green movement I can list Scarlett Johansson, Brad Pitt, Al Gore, etc. |
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| What is undoubted is that green shoes can be hot, stylish, quality and trendy. Let’s take, for example, OlsenHaus brand that perfectly does without leather. The brand was founded by Elisabeth Olsen, an ex designer for Calvin Klein ? Nine West. I can’t but mentioning about Vivienne Westwood shoes created specially for Melissa brand. By the way, we have recently discussed her wing shoes made of rubber in vivid colors. This collection influenced a lot the world of fashion. So there are all reasons to consider eco shoes a new fashion trend. |
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| Among other brands that manufacture vegan footwear there is Acorn brand that uses natural and earth-friendly materials that are sustainably grown, biodegradable and organic. Acorn is a brand for those who look for maximum comfort. |
 
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| Sergio Rossi has also made his contribution into green movement. In Summer 2009 the designer presented his “Eco Pump”, a heeled pump made of eco friendly materials. It was planned to launch a shoe simultaneously with a world release of Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s documentary film dedicated to environment protection. |
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| As you see, a new tendency is coming. It is a tendency for health, flora and fauna protection, eco culture. |
S/S 2010: Vivienne Westwood Wing Shoes
In continuation to the topic of Spring – Summer 2010 Trends, I can’t but mentioning Vivienne Westwood, a British shoe designer. At New York Fashion Week she presented her collection for S/S 2010. The collection created specially for Brazil footwear eco-brand Melissa was named “MELISSA Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Wing”.
Vivienne is famous for bringing new waves and styles into the fashion mainstream. The designer is even called punk’s creator. She is creative, has an extraordinary view and positive approach to life.
| Vivienne Westwood’s style shook up British fashion industry in 1970 when the designer presented her first work. From that time on she remains one of the most significant and influential designers in England. Her style is eccentric, contradictory, recognizable and positive. |
The models presented in the collection are made of natural 100% recyclable materials. The distinctive feature of these shoes is decorative wings that add original look to the design. The sandals have almost a horizontal platform which is cut at the heel part. Due to this cut the platform seems unsteady but it is only a visual illusion. The ankle strap is wide and comfortable. Instead of a standard buckle or button the author trimmed the sandal with a light and airy wing of the same color as a shoe is.
Like in the previous collections designed by Vivienne Westwood for Melissa, in this one all the shoes are made of Meflex plastic. The secret of this plastic is in a special formula which increases flexibility, leak tightness and water resistance. A limited series of wing shoes by Vivienne Westwood will be available in Patricia Field stores as early as January 2010. Their price will be about $190.
Vivienne Westwood’s woman is confident, stylish and young. And this youth is not only outer but it is inner first of all.
