Doc Martens showcases DIY shoes featuring chest scars from gender transition.
Dr. Martens Celebrates Gender Surgery with Controversial Shoe Design
Dr. Martens has recently showcased a shoe design that has sparked both praise and controversy. The design, created by artist Jess Vosseteig, features a drawing of a woman with chest scars from gender surgery. The shoe is part of Dr. Martens’ “DIY Docs” feature, which highlights independent artists who add their own designs to the classic shoe.
.@drmartens is advertising a new shoe celebrating females who get a double mastectomy. pic.twitter.com/xupvDS80Ks
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The design of the shoe showcases a pink woman with scars where her breasts would be, representing the double mastectomy that many trans-identifying individuals undergo to appear more masculine. Jess Vosseteig, the artist behind the design, is a “queer illustrator” whose work focuses on inclusivity, empowerment, and creating conversations surrounding feminism and the queer community.
Vosseteig explained her inspiration for the design, stating, “The inspiration for my design came from representing queer joy! I wanted to include two stylized people that were part of the queer community. I knew I wanted to incorporate lots of color with rainbows, clouds, and sparkles! I wrote ‘Queer Joy’ on the back of them to send the message that queer joy will always exist.”
The shoe is not available for sale from Dr. Martens, but the company has advertised a giveaway for the shoes on its U.S. Instagram account. Followers have a chance to receive the shoes by following both Dr. Martens and Vosseteig, liking the post, and tagging a friend by July 31.
While the design has received praise from many, it has also faced backlash. Critics argue that the shoe promotes gender surgery and raises concerns about minors undergoing such procedures. The debate around minors and gender surgery has gained attention in recent years, with parents and medical professionals expressing concerns about the ability of children to consent to these permanent and life-changing interventions.
Despite the controversy, Dr. Martens continues to push boundaries and collaborate with artists to create thought-provoking designs.
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