Who says recycling can’t be sexy? Thai designer and president of Stripnotize Shoes, Christa Gruenwald has turned reuse and recycle into a sexy shoe empire. Although not originally intended as a green project, Gruenwald created her customized platform shoe line because it simply made sense to reuse existing material.
We caught up with Christa to ask her a few questions about her customized shoes. Such as, are they difficult to walk in?
Please describe your Stripnotize platform shoes.
Our Stripnotize line are industry standard shoes with a twist. They are custom designed to meet the specifications and desires of our clients.
Where did the idea come from?
I just woke up one day and decided to decoupage a pair of my own old shoes to give them a well-needed makeover. Quickly realizing the infinite design possibilities, it turned into a business. I hadn't really even thought of the environmental angle. The fact that we use recycled materials just makes sense.
How are the shoes created?
We use all kinds of different materials — books, magazines, gift-wrap, costume jewelry etc.
Where do you get the shoes?
They are manufactured in a factory in order to meet entertainment industry standards. Safety first!
How long does it take to make a pair?
About one week.
Do you use only recycled materials?
No, not exclusively. I use whatever I can find, Swarovski crystals for example.
How much does a pair cost?
They start at $59 for the shoes and $40 and up for the design service depending on the materials used. The average price is $99.
Who wears/orders the shoes?
Anyone and everybody — dancers, models, entertainers, brides-to-be, athletes, men (for their wives or for themselves), women of all ages.
Are they hard to walk/dance in?
LOL, that's a relative question depending on who you ask. The actual incline is not steeper than the average high heel shoe, but it's the platform part that can prove a bit tricky. But, practice makes perfect.
Visit: http://www.stripnotize.com/
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