'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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