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Stilted Heels

Luxirare Creates Towering Black Suede Wedges to Make You a Giantess

— January 27, 2010 — Fashion
Luxirare is one blog with a sixth sense for bizarre fashion on the brink of mainstream exposure -- like these towering black suede wedges. These ankle booties have a platform that spans more than 7.5" in height. Wow.

As if the sheer tallness of these stilted heels wasn't enough, they are handcrafted as well as one-of-a-kind. I'm not sure what would be more difficult: making these shoes yourself or walking in them?

Implications - Consumers are always on the look out for methods to differentiate themselves from their peers. In this example, fashion designers achieved this goal by adding substantial amounts of inches to the wearer of these shoes' height. Corporations in other industries may also benefit from releasing products which satiate consumer desire to be different from others.
Trend Themes
1. Height-enhancing Fashion - Fashion designers are creating innovative products, like towering black suede wedges, that allow consumers to stand out by adding significant height.
2. Handcrafted Unique Accessories - The trend towards handmade, one-of-a-kind fashion items, such as these stilted heels, offers opportunities for designers and artisans to cater to consumers looking for individuality.
3. Extreme Platform Shoes - Platform shoes with heights exceeding 7.5 inches are gaining popularity, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear companies to meet the demand for bold and unconventional styles.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of height-enhancing footwear by designing unique and eye-catching platform shoes.
2. Artisanal Products - Handcrafted fashion accessories, like these stilted heels, present opportunities for small-scale artisans to meet the demand for individualized and unique items.
3. Footwear - The footwear industry can explore the market for extreme platform shoes, offering options that push the boundaries of conventional shoe design.
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