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United Nude

United Nude is a footwear brand characterized by an architectural and structural aesthetic. It merges industrial design with fashion, utilizing geometric forms and high-tech materials. The brand represents a subculture of avant-garde minimalism, prioritizing structural integrity and conceptual design over traditional shoe construction methods.

History

Architect Rem D. Koolhaas and shoemaker Galahad Clark founded United Nude in 2003. The brand originated from Koolhaas’s design of the Möbius shoe, which consists of a single strip of material. United Nude is recognized for its collaborations with prominent figures like Zaha Hadid and Iris van Herpen. It occupies a distinct place in fashion history by applying architectural principles to wearable footwear.
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