# Hyper Color Croc Skin The John Allen Woodward Gallery is on the Forefront of Country Cool By Natasha Suter | Published 2010-04-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/John-Allen-Woodward-gallery References: [johnallenwoodward](http://johnallenwoodward.com/) & [artfire](http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1301875) Tucked away in the Little Italy section of downtown San Diego you can find John Allen Woodward Gallery. It’s a haven for luxury appetites and you’ll find exotic hides and precious gems used to create footwear, bags, wallets, including an exquisite line of signature corporate gifts. This designer started his [bootmaking career](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucchese-bootmaker-x-dallas-cowboys) in 1990, while in Nashville pursuing a music career. Since then, his client list grew to a celeb “who’s who” including those appreciating the luxury of a custom created signature pieces from this world famous designer. John Allen Woodward’s work will appear in an upcoming issue of the Robb Report. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Hides:** Opportunity to disrupt the luxury goods industry by using exotic hides in the creation of high-end products. - **Custom Creation:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by offering custom-made signature pieces. - **Precious Gems:** Opportunity to disrupt the accessories industry by incorporating precious gems into luxury items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can explore the use of exotic hides to create unique and high-end products. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the demand for custom-made, one-of-a-kind pieces. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can incorporate precious gems into their products to add a touch of luxury and exclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Croc Leather Sneaker-Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-croc.md) - [Australia-Honoring Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streetx-x-crocs-classic-clog.md) - [Creative Pop Art Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-x-crocs-pollex-clog.md) - [Incredibly Sophisticated Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-boot-design.md) - [Experiential Clog Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-icon.md) - [Unformal Derby-Style Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jalisco.md) - [Collaborative Cowboy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucchese-bootmaker-x-dallas-cowboys.md) - [Woven-Detailed Minimal Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dylan-clog.md) - [Graffiti Clog Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slawn-crocs-classic-clog.md)