Fashionising.com has released their outlook for Spring 2009 shoes and they are loving fetish-inspired straps, fringe, skins, gladiator, tie-up/lace-up designs, ankle straps, and statement heels. There are a number of bright designs to let you step out from winter's doldrums in style. Consider this your reminder that it’s time to shop for shoes for Spring 2009!
Implications - The mystique and appeal of the stiletto sandal goes far beyond its implied prestige and into its status as a symbol for femininity and sensuality in pop culture today. Carrie Bradshaw singlehandedly put an entire generation of females under the impression that all a single girl needs is a pair of strappy sandals, solidifying their influence on pop culture.
Strap-Happy Shoes
Dramatic Stemwear Looks for Spring 2009
Trend Themes
1. Fetish-inspired Straps - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore incorporating fetish-inspired strap designs into footwear to add a bold and edgy element to traditional styles.
2. Fringe - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with incorporating fringe details on shoes to create a sense of movement and playfulness.
3. Statement Heels - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design shoes with unique, eye-catching statement heels that become a focal point of the overall look.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers to create footwear that complements and enhances their runway collections.
2. Luxury - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop premium, high-end shoes with intricate strap designs and luxurious materials to target affluent consumers.
3. Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce shoe collections with a focus on fringe details to attract fashion-forward customers seeking unique and trendy footwear.