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Spiked & Feathered Sandals

Outrageous Givenchy Shoes Scream Drama & Sass

— April 17, 2009 — Fashion
Let’s talk some Givenchy. The gallery above features an absolutely fabulous footwear collection detailed with feathers, spikes and metallic shine. These are shoes fit for Carrie Bradshaw.

These perforated Givenchy sandals with ostrich feathers and crocodile-style leather with lacquered studs are to die for. They’re original and represent a woman’s personality traits in that the airy feathers lend a sense of femininity, while the zippers and spikes add the edge that all women possess. Simply fantastic!
Trend Themes
1. Feathered Sandals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create lightweight and ethereal sandals using feathers to add a touch of femininity to footwear.
2. Spiked Sandals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sandals with spikes to combine edginess with style, appealing to women who want to make a bold fashion statement.
3. Metallic Shine - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sandals with metallic shine to create a futuristic and attention-grabbing look, catering to fashion-forward individuals.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional and dramatic footwear options to the fashion accessories industry, targeting individuals seeking unique style enhancements.
2. Luxury Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate luxurious materials and intricate detailing into sandals to tap into the high-end fashion market for those seeking exclusive and extravagant footwear.
3. Streetwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine street style elements with unconventional sandal designs to create a new niche within the streetwear industry, attracting fashion-forward individuals looking for bold and expressive footwear.
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