Kerrie Luft 3D Printed shoes: High Tech style
3D Printing is this years buzzword; a brand new way of thinking about how mainstream products are created and manufactured. It was even referenced by President Obama in his Feb 2013 State of the Union address. He said, “3D printing that has the potential to revolutionize the way we make almost everything”.
True, 3D printing is pretty unique in that it truly allows the creative process to actuaize itself going from concept to product with a push of a button (and some technical stuff). British shoe designer Kerrie Luft is using this technology to blend style with 3D printing.
3D printing might be really hot right now, but it’s not that new to Kerrie Luft. She first came to public attention in 2011 when her line of shoes won the British Fashion Fringe award; all featuring heels that were 3D printed. Luft is now looking at launching her own line of shoes- and with support from mentors such as Lulu Guinness and Patrick Cox (who she interned with) it looks like she’s on to a winner. Read more…
