Shoes Made from a CT Lexus Hybrid?

The name "Lexus" automatically evokes images of sleek lines, a luxurious ride, and a motor

that purrs like a kitten. But the luxury auto manufacturer has recently made a foray into

the realm of women's footwear...kind of.

Lexus recently challenged four innovative designers to create wearable, fashionable works

of art from a dismantled Lexus CT hybrid (a car that's already 90% recyclable). Among the

creations, which included, “The Valve Collection” aka a bracelet made of valve lifters,

crank bearings, and hose clamps; and the “Nomadic Sanctuary” trench coat, shorts, and

clutch, which are constructed of floor mats and leather seat covers, we found “The Luna

Shoe” by Alejandro Ingelmo. This wedge with a space-age edge was constructed of armrest

leather trim and clear plastic tubing!

The shoes along with the other pieces will be on display today and tomorrow at the Art

Basel Miami Beach in Miami, Fla., and will be sold at a private auction during the event.

All proceeds will benefit the Council of Fashion Designers of America/Vogue Fashion Fund.

But if you can't make it to Miami (the ShoesTV team will be there in spirit!) you can check

out the pieces in Vogue's January 2012 issue where they will be used as part of a six-page

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