These roller-skate stilettos from Saint Laurent may be the most fabulous and thrilling product to be released this year.
These fabulous heels consist of a three-inch stiletto heel, mounted on top of a set of roller skates. One wheel sits directly under the heel while two more sit under the foot bed. It is currently unknown if these death-defying shoes are intended for actual wear. Either way, they have garnered quite a bit of attention.
The design of the shoes is just as eccentric as the concept, featuring snakeskin, pearls and sequins. Priced at £1,995, these shoes' design was the vision of Saint Laurent's new creative director, Anthony Vaccarello. It appears the new designer is looking to create quite a splash with his new collection and he has definitely succeeded with these roller-skate stilettos.
Roller-Skate Stilettos
These Saint Laurent Roller-Skate Stilettos are Thrillingly Fashionable
Trend Themes
1. Roller-skate Fashion - Opportunity for designers to combine style with function and create more roller-skate infused fashion products.
2. Eccentric Footwear - Market for eccentric footwear is expanding and is creating opportunities for designers to innovate and create more daring shoe designs.
3. Luxury Roller-skates - A market for luxurious roller-skates could be emerging, creating opportunities for designers and manufacturers to offer high-end skating equipment.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - There are opportunities for fashion designers to create more daring and eccentric clothing products to cater to the market's changing tastes.
2. Sports Equipment - This new wave could foster the development and innovation of new types of sports equipment that are designed with fashion sensibilities in mind as well as function.
3. Entertainment - These roller-skate stilettos could be seen as an interesting addition to the entertainment industry, creating an opportunity for a new niche market.