# Stained Loafer Platforms The Alejandro Ingelmo Spring 2013 Collection Amps Up Height By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alejandro-ingelmo-spring References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2013/01/07/alejandro-ingelmo-made-in-maine-spring-2013/highsnobette-ingelmo7/) & [alejandroingelmo](http://www.alejandroingelmo.com/) The Alejandro Ingelmo Spring 2013 collection consists of a series of stylish glossy shoes with bold colors and thick soles. The fierce footwear comes in a mix of yellow, orange, pink and black designs with black and white sole options. The creative collection is called 'Made in Maine' and takes the [classic loafer silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mule-loafer) to the next level with a vivacious palette and outlandish designs. Alejandro Ingelmo is a flamboyant character who isn't frightened to play around with color and creations. His 2013 line-up of [contemporary boating shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche) are actually manufactured in Maine and are influenced by the New England state. The Alejandro Ingelmo Spring 2013 collection is playful, punchy and a stellar rendition of [loafer-meets-platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorful Platform Footwear:** Design bold, colorful platform shoes inspired by classic silhouettes, which will attract those looking to stand out. - **Reimagined Classic Footwear:** Create new and unique designs for classic shoe styles, offering customers something they haven't seen before. - **Locally Made Footwear:** Use local manufacturing to appeal to consumers who value sustainability and supporting their community. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Footwear:** The footwear industry can capitalize on the popularity of unique platforms and locally made products to attract new customers. - **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from stocking unique shoe designs that are hard to find elsewhere, attracting fashion-savvy, trend-setting consumers. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Manufacturers who use locally sourced materials and labor can market their products as sustainable, appealing to fashionable consumers who are environmentally conscious. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Metallic Pink Hybrid Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-pink.md) - [Bubblegum-Scented Jelly-Like Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-loafer.md) - [Dynamic Enlarged Sole Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-loafer.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Platform Patterned Loafer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linoso-monk.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md)