Upcycling is not always about taking things apart but enhancing what you have to extend a product's life to reduce waste. McLaughlin upcycled a pair of Salomon Men's X Ultra 3 Hiking Shoes by creating an ankle spat and pouch. With storage and multiple attachments, this is the ultimate wilderness survival kit on a shoe.
Size: US Men's 12
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Nicole McLaughlin is a multidisciplinary designer based in New York City. Since 2018, Nicole has explored greater possibilities for sustainability through self-initiated and collaborative efforts alike. While sustainability is often used as a marketing buzzword because of its PR value, Nicole's accessible, witty, and functional practice serves as a reminder that sustainability is actually an operational philosophy. By transforming discarded miscellanea into objects with new, imaginative, and often unexpected utility, Nicole shows how a circular approach to design and manufacturing can help us reframe waste as an opportunity.
eBay has partnered with designer Nicole McLaughlin to create a unique footwear capsule for auction. All proceeds raised will be donated to combat AAPI Hate. The collection, which highlights sustainability through upcycling, utilizes used footwear and footwear accessories sourced entirely from eBay. And although each pair maintains elements of structural integrity and functional elements, these are concepts and light usage is recommended due to the nature of vintage and second-hand materials.
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