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Sky Scraping Heels

Footwear Fashions are Topping Upwards of 6 Inches

— July 17, 2009 — Fashion
Do your feet cry out in pain at the thought of ridiculously high heels, yet you love the sexy, svelte look that comes only by slipping on a pair of sky-high stilettos? It seems that heels slimmer than a 17-year old Kate Moss and taller than the Empire State Building are currently all the rage. What is a girl to do?

Even Manolo Blahnik, famous for his rigid five inch maximum, is conforming to the trend by introducing six-inch heels that already account for 30 percent of his business.

If the ever-increasing amount of tumbles taken on catwalks in Paris and Milan are any indication, sky-high heels may prove to be our riskiest foray into fashion. Just remember that practice makes perfect because even renowned heel hounds like Victoria Beckham and Sarah Jessica Parker would need a practice run before they debuted these new mile-high heels.
Trend Themes
1. Sky-high Heels - Design and manufacture heels slimmer than Kate Moss and taller than the Empire State Building for a fashion-forward audience.
2. High-heel Safety - Create innovative solutions to prevent accidents and injuries associated with wearing sky-high heels, such as improved stability features and materials.
3. Practice-ready Heels - Develop footwear styles that combine fashion-forward trends with comfort and wearability, allowing individuals to confidently wear sky-high heels without the need for extensive practice.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the sky-high heel trend by creating innovative designs and materials that push the boundaries of traditional footwear.
2. Footwear - The footwear industry can embrace the sky-high heel trend by developing new technologies and techniques that enhance the comfort and stability of extremely tall heels.
3. Safety - The safety industry can explore opportunities to create safety measures and guidelines specifically tailored for individuals who wear sky-high heels, to minimize the risk of injuries and accidents.
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