The Boot Kidz — Design

Who are "The Boot Kidz"?

Karen Henry Coat stands Design Innovation Mannequins The Boot Kidz Wellington Boots

Who are "The Boot Kidz"?

The Boot Kidz The Boot Kidz is a collection of designer coat stands made with metal-bar and cement Wellington Boots. The Boot Kidz is a British innovative design combination of coat stands and wellies.  Hang jackets, coats, scarves, hats, belts, and other clothing accessories on the metal see-through mannequin frame.Use as valet stands, coat stands, mannequins for shop windows, or just for artistic display purposes. Who designed "The Boot Kidz"? Karen Henry designed The Boot Kidz whilst studying for her furniture design diploma at London Metropolitan University and as part of the requirements for completing her HND diploma in furniture design. Do you sell your...

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Metal Coat Stands

Karen Henry Coat stands Design Metal

Metal is often used to construct coat. Typical stands are usually made of chrome, steel, aluminum, or wrought-iron.  This is a short article describing how metal is used in coat stands. Chrome Coat Stands Chrome coat stands have a metallic look and feel. Aluminum Aluminum coat stands are usually brushed to make them more attractive, softening reflective surfaces, and make the metal less prone to scratches.  Aluminum coat stands use aluminum tubes construct the shaft of the coat stand. The principles of thickness and strength apply to coat stands. Aluminum tubing has a number of unique properties that make it an ideal material for...

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Meet The Boot Kidz

Karen Henry 2018 Bootkidz Design Mannequins Wellies

  "The Boot Kidz" was designed by Karen Henry, who put pencil to paper in 2005 to create this unique functional art-piece.  These cute wire frame mannequins have appeared in Gap Kids window display as part of the London Design Festival and in Debenhams children's spring fashion show. Fun furniture and funky shapes and colours inspire Karen. Always looking for new sources of inspirations and jotting creative design ideas in her notepad. She created Boot Kidz, first to be functional, and the second to be design orientated. Below are 3D models and photographs of her manufactured models. Click on an image to see close-up...

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Boot Stands

Karen Henry Article Boot Jacks Boot stands Design

About boot stands Boot stands are used to dry and air rubber boots. Rubber boots need special care.  Neoprene or other synthetic boots don't need the same amount of care. Rubber boots tend to get smelly during the damp winter months. It is important to allow your boots to dry naturally.  This will extend the working life of your boots. Airing your boots prevents mould and bacteria from growing on the inside of the boot and makes your boots last longer. The bacteria and mould in a boot can cause fungal infections of the skin of the foot including athletes foot and...

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Wellington Boot Fashion 2007 - 2012

Karen Henry 2012 Design Fashion News Rain boots Trends Wellington Boots

Fashion Wellington Boots (2007 - 2012) This article covers the years 2007 to 2012. We've been tracking Wellington Boot fashion trends since 2007. Each new season brings new Wellington Boot designs. We take the most popular Wellington boot fashion trends and include them on this page each new season. Classic Ladies & men's green Dunlop wellington boots, wellies, gardening, rain, rubber - Winter 2012 Low cost, reliable, classic green wellies for women and men. Ladies and men's green Dunlop wellington boots, wellies, gardening, rain, rubber. Patent Quilted Wellies - Summer 2012 Funky Festival Wellies Wellington Boots Black Quilted Gloss Hunter Wellies...

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