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# Nautical Spiked Stilettos
These Christian Louboutin High Heels Add Color To Your Outfit

By M | Published 2014-09-19 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Christian-louboutin-High-Heels
References: [fashionbombdaily](http://fashionbombdaily.com/2013/11/19/shoe-lust-christian-louboutin-spring-2014/) & [us.christianlouboutin](http://us.christianlouboutin.com/ca_en/shop-online-3/women.html)

The new [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loubifamily) Louboutin [high heel collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection) for Spring 2014 is themed with a fun nautical print and infused with daring spike embellishments. The combination of juxtaposing preppy and edgy styles create a fashion-forward line of shoes that are ideal for the day or night.

Louboutin is known for pushing the boundaries of footwear and creating unusual and outlandish designs for women to rock. The latest Spring 2014 collection mixes prints and textures with a series of [colored transparent plastic sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkees-x-jcrew), artistic painting prints, technicolor spikes and fun blue and white stripes. The line has something for everyone with booties, heels and sandals each with the monogrammed red Louboutin red heel.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 53% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Nautical Print:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate nautical prints on various fashion items, not just shoes.
- **Spike Embellishments:** Chance for accessory makers to explore adding spike embellishments to different products like bags and jewelry.
- **Print Mixing:** Potential for designers to experiment with mixing different prints and textures in their collections.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for shoe brands to create unique and distinctive designs like Louboutin.
- **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory brands to create statement pieces using spike embellishments inspired by Louboutin's collection.
- **Fashion Design:** Chance for fashion designers to explore print mixing and create visually unique and exciting collections.

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