This is another installment in our “killer heels†series. Designed by Patricia Field, these ridiculously high heeled, S & M-themed black stilettos look super sexy on singing sensation Rihanna. At a price of $86.00, it's safe to expect that a few highly impressionable and really crazy women went and got themselves a pair of these stiletto daggers.
We all know shoes carry sexual connotations in our culture and these Torture Pumps play right into that sexual fetishism. But I insist you'd have to be out of your mind to try to walk in these torture chambers.
The shoes below are even more scary
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sexual Fetish-themed Shoes
- Designing shoes that play into sexual fetishism can attract a unique and daring customer base.
- High-heeled Torture Pumps
- Creating high-heeled shoes that are borderline impossible to walk in can create a sense of exclusivity and create demand among collectors.
- Killer Heels Series
- Continuing to release sequels in a trend-setting series can foster a culture of anticipation among fashion enthusiasts.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Pushing the limits of footwear design can create a unique brand that is able to distinguish itself from saturation in the fashion industry.
- Retail
- Designer collaborations and limited edition releases can create buzz and market demand for new product through perception of exclusivity.
- Entertainment
- Partnering or collaborating with celebrities can drive demand for products and can create new customer bases.
