A number of models at Brian Reyes’ Fall 2009 Fashion Week show ditched their Manolo Blahniks and went barefoot down the runway. Some stumbled, some looked as if they just walked right out of their shoes and a few just gave up, took them off and carried them.
It’s hard to imagine that these experienced fashion models were defeated by the rather innocent-looking, classically styled pumps, but one after another the heels were removed. When the girls came out at the end for the finale, they were all barefoot. They looked sort of liberated in a way.
As a note, Brian Reyes’ collection of light and feminine clothes still looked fabulous thanks to the charming way the models remained poised during the show, even through the awkward moments.
Barefoot on The Runway
Not-So-Ready-To-Wear Footwear at Brian Reyes Fall 2009
Trend Themes
1. Barefoot Fashion - Opportunity for fashion designers to create new lines of barefoot footwear for runway models and consumers alike.
2. Minimalist Footwear - Potential for a rise in popularity of comfortable, minimally designed footwear that allows for a more natural walking experience.
3. Comfort Over Fashion - Shift in focus towards prioritizing comfort over fashion in the footwear industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to create new lines of comfortable and minimalist footwear.
2. Footwear - Potential innovation in the footwear industry to create products that balance comfort and fashion.
3. Modeling - Potential shift in how models present themselves on the runway, prioritizing comfort over traditional high heels.