The Alexander Wang Sylvie thigh-high heel is a lingerie-inspired shoe modeled after traditional hosiery. While the shoe sits on a 4" leather-wrapped heel, its sheer stocking material is what truly makes it stand out. The shoe's additional detailing is also made to mimic Cuban heel stockings known for thick toe and heel panels as well as a thin line that runs along the back of the leg.
Made in Italy, the Alexander Wang Sylvie thigh-high heel is a delicate alternative to traditional thigh-high boots or stocking and heel pairings. With actual hosiery attached to the shoe's structure, the accessory rejects the idea of practicality and instead embodies an over-the-top and luxury-minded point of view.
The product is guaranteed to make a statement and is sold alongside an ankle boot version with fishnet stocking detailing.
Hybrid Hosiery Footwear
The Alexander Wang Sylvie Thigh-High Heel is Lingerie-Inspired
Trend Themes
1. Lingerie-inspired Footwear - The combination of lingerie and footwear creates an opportunity for designers to create new, provocative products for a unique market.
2. Sheer Material Trend - The use of sheer materials in non-traditional products creates an opportunity to capitalize on the rise of see-through fashion.
3. Luxury Statement Pieces - With the success of statement pieces like the Alexander Wang Sylvie heel, there is an opportunity to create more high-end, over-the-top accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of combining lingerie and footwear to create a new product category.
2. Textiles - The use of sheer materials in products like the Sylvie heel creates an opportunity for the textile industry to develop new fabrics and materials.
3. Luxury Goods - The success of luxury statement pieces like the Sylvie heel creates an opportunity for the luxury goods industry to further develop high-end, unique accessories.