# Retro-Futuristic Sculpted Footwear Matthew Williams Teases Upcoming 1017 ALYX 9SM Shoes By Amy Duong | Published 2022-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1017-alyx References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/1/matthew-m-williams-1017-alyx-9sm-fall-winter-2022-milan-runway-show-footwear-shoes-teased) Designer and creative director Matthew Williams teases a look online at the upcoming footwear designs that are going to launch for 1017 ALYX 9SM later this year. Shown on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-cobra), he spotlights designs such as the shimmering iteration of the Mono Slipper to pairs such as [bejeweled kitten heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2). He focuses strongly on [sculptural footwear silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spunge-osmosis) including the black sculpted designs marked with lines that lead up to the hidden mid-top silhouette, similar to the looks of the Mono Slipper. In addition to this, it is to be expected that for the Fall/Winter 2022 season, there will be bold upcoming looks that include low-top and high-top sneakers that are perfectly blended with angular yet smooth midsole foundations. Image Credit: Instagram, @matthewmwilliams ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-futuristic Footwear:** Design and create footwear designs inspired by retro-futuristic silhouettes and materials - **Sculptural Footwear:** Explore the use of sculptural elements in footwear design for a unique and eye-catching aesthetic - **Bejeweled Shoes:** Incorporate jewels and embellishments into shoe design for added glamour and sparkle ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Accessories:** Introduce innovative footwear designs to the fashion and accessories industry using the latest trends and materials - **Luxury Goods:** Create high-end footwear designs featuring luxury materials and embellishments to appeal to the luxury goods market - **Art and Sculpture:** Blend elements of art and sculpture with footwear design to create unique wearable art pieces ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Sculpted Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adifom-iiinfinity-mule.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-cobra.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md) - [Airy Collaborative Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trd-run-6.md) - [Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md)