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'medic esthetic' footwear by gwendolyn huskens


gwendolyn huskens collection of medical inspired shoes
image © rené van der hulst

gwendolyn huskens is a designer studying at the design academy in eindhoven, in the department of man
and identity. at the recent graduation show, she presented a set of six shoes called 'medic esthetic'.
aiming to reveal the taboos associated with physical deformities, her collection of cream and skin-toned footwear
for women is made from medical materials and supplies such as plaster bandages, steel and band-aids.
the result is a line of functional and oddly stylish shoes.


plaster bandage boot
image © marzelluz


compression shoe
image © marzelluz

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see more on marzellluz's flickr photostream
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andrea db
10.31.08  
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I am clothing designer and have the same approach incorporating medical tools/material in fabrics.These are the best shoes i ever saw.I am absolutely amazed !
pinkindus ,freyagushi.com   11.04.08
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