# Medieval Booties The Dark Ages Inspires the Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 Footwear Collection By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-04-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcqueen-fall-2010 References: [obsessedwithshoes](http://obsessedwithshoes.com/post/Alexander-McQueen-Shoes-Fall-2010.aspx) & [nitrolicious](http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2010/04/14/alexander-mcqueen-fall-2010-shoes-bags/) McQueen is known for integrating art with his [shoe creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi) and the Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 collection is no exception. His shoes have always been to die for. McQueen’s last collection -- inspired by finding light and beauty in the Dark Ages -- is literally a work of art. Some are updates of past collections, such as the [winged Faithful booty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-capsule), while others are new designs, but still carry the same [futuristic look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Footwear:** Opportunity to create shoe designs that integrate art and fashion. - **Historical Inspiration:** Opportunity to draw inspiration from different historical periods for fashion collections. - **Futuristic Aesthetics:** Opportunity to create shoe designs with a futuristic and innovative appearance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create unique and artistic footwear collections. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate and experiment with shoe designs. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury brands to offer high-end footwear with a futuristic and historical-inspired aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Dark Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Soft Visual Delicate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexion-sneaker.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Luxurious Holiday Gift Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2024.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Sleek Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2.md) - [Industrial Textural Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-brutal-boot.md)