thedesigner Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 It occurs to me that an interest in heels may come from a creative mind, or from someone working with colour, design and style. For example, I am an interior designer - and therefore looking edgy in dress sense is part of the territory; indeed to look "normal" is sending a wrong message. I like to be noticed - "there's no such thing as bad publicity" - and colour and style co-rdination in clothing gives a walk the walk (ok its a pun) not just talk the talk impression. Thoughts please !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilian Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Is there a link between a creative mind and our interest in heels? Maybe although I've never tried to link both of them. I also have a creative mind although I don't use it in my current line of work. I thought about interior design more as a hobby/dream job and less as a career path. I used to be into graphic design as well. Style is important to me and I love to people watch and pay attention to what they wear. I find that most people have bad style so when a man/woman dress well it sure stands out. Never thought about working in the fashion industry though but shoe design has crossed my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I am a graduate footwear designer but work as a trucker. I think that my creative urges are expressed with my cross-dressing. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trolldeg Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 My general impression is that most guys into wearing heels on this board have a technical/engineering background. A lot of discussions tend to get technical and nerdy after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Ayari Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I would love to be able to design shoes but dont have any level of art skills. Smile and the whole world smiles with you, Fart and your on your own!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladerunner Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Well i have multiple hobbies which may suggest a creative mind gardening,sport,photography,heels!,carpentry,lighting design and freestyling when im in the mood! my problem is work interfers with my hobbies..lol My interest in heels stems partly from the fact that some shoes/boots are like sculptures,something to admire as well as wear. I just love those suede heels!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolita Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 At the moment I work as security staff in a bar/nightclub, but once we have the shop up and running I'm planning on starting my own retro clothing line. I currently make some of my own clothes (sewn and knitted) and jewellery, as well as baking, does that count? I'd love to do something more artistic, but I can't draw to save my life!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMindy Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 i'm a bit creative and also a bit nerdy. but i don't wear heels. i would however have made a book on heels (pics and entertaining reading). but i was too chicken when i had the time. now.. i don't have that much time. RPM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benno Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I'm a Graphic Designer and have a love of all things design. I have spoken to lots of designers from every design discipline there is and almost all have expressed a love of shoes from a design point of view. It makes sense when you consider that shoe design is basically sculpture, design and engineering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguyinheels Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Does engineer count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockQueen Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Well, I've always been creative, but don't have a career centered around that. My interests are different from my career in some ways. I guess it's that "artistic eccentricity" that draws me to wearing heels while doing ordinary things. As has been said.....to me, they are just shoes, but I like them better. SQ.....still busting societal molds with a smile...and a 50-ton sledge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan J Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 My general impression is that most guys into wearing heels on this board have a technical/engineering background. A lot of discussions tend to get technical and nerdy after a while. I wouldn't say "most guys" but there certainly appears to be a healthy proportion. My own background is architecture and engineering, though I never considered my creative skill in the direction of fashion. I understand what you mean about the technical talk; it simply shows how diverse this group is, not only cultural. I try not to get too deep into the technical discussions here, but it comes out naturally anyway. Feel free to remind me. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altf Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Studying Product Design. I think creative people in fashion, design, architecture are passionate superficial and materialistic people (It's not so wrong, really). They are also people who don't fit in standard roles and chose to be in an artistic field as it gives them more freedom. Maybe you see a corolation between what I'm writing and heels wearing, or maybe you don't. I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan J Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Altf: I agree with "passionate", but "superficial"? Not sure what you mean there. We're definitely out-of-the-box thinkers, and the fact that we're communicating around the world makes us more in-tune to other people's point-of-view, certainly more interested, at least. Your thoughts? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneehighs Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 photographer on the roster for styhul dot com babeee!!! and Teeeeeeen Voooggggueeee Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilettoscot Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Huge congrats my friend!!!! Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilian Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Congrats kneehighs! May I ask how you came by these gigs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vector Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 photographer on the roster for styhul dot com babeee!!! and Teeeeeeen Voooggggueeee GO KNEEHIGHS!! GO KNEEHIGHS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roz Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I'm in a creative career, I am a creative director which basically means I am a project manager for a branding company, helping come up with company identities etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneehighs Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Congrats kneehighs! May I ask how you came by these gigs? Persistent networking over time and quality work. Pretty much what I would expect for the amount of energy I've put into it. Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Not currently working in the fashion industry, however, I would love to at some point as it is one of my lifelong passions. I currently work as an office manager for an engineering consultancy (maybe it's the air con and poop shoots that drives me to shoes ). However, I am also continuing my development by attending university to do a business degree as well as managing to get elected for things like "role of the company secretary" training courses in Pall Mall... (oh so close to Mount St ). I guess I would end up doing administration for a fashion company in an ideal world as the extent of my creativity is limited to making clothes rather than design. I tend to just make interpretations on New Look Dior rather than actually *create* something from scratch. I did start my own hobby-business producing burlesque accessories like nipple tassels which was more successful than anticipated as I ended up shipping stuff to Paris! But... full time work, part time uni AND that was just too much. Alas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vector Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 "...(maybe it's the air con and poop shoots that drives me to shoes )..." Air Con? Poop shoots? Please explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I work in business and finance (and am an engineer by training) ... the more creative side is some marketing needed to build business. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CassieJ Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I am the head of a design team at the largest entertainment company in Orlando, maybe the world. Unfortunately, such a large corporation doesn't look kindly at people being "out of the ordinary" in the office. They reserve that for the stage. Cassie - http://www.fetishforhighheels.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnsofheels Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Well I hardly fit the role of a technocrat, I take people above and beyond their comfort zones in life. Getting them to do things they would never do on their own. These activities are climbing; rock and mountain. As well as, skiing and travel to different parts of the world and photography. However I have always had an interest in fashion and style. The 2 I feel sometimes could be no further apart but it is how I like it. Just makes it a little difficult living in ski boots for the winter, heeling on my days off or at home, or stuffing them into rock shoes then going to the mall for a fix in heels. mtnsofheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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