# Skeletal Luxury Kicks These Alexander McQueen High Top Sneakers Help to Keep the Legacy Alive By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-08-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcqueen-high-top References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/08/18/alexander-mcqueen-high-top-sneakers-fallwinter-2010/) & [uristocrat](http://uristocrat.com/2010/08/alexander-mcqueen-high-top-sneakers-fallwinter-2010/) These Alexander McQueen High Top Sneakers are a great reminder of what a talent the late fashion designer truly was. The Alexander McQueen High Top Sneakers come in both [all-black leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skope-black-leather) or a leather and wool combo. What I love about the Alexander McQueen High Top Sneakers are the small details. Check out the vertical [skull-adorned zipper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn) that runs along the side of the shoe. What a way to keep the legacy alive. **Implications** - The passing of celebrities and icons can lead to an increase in customers' want for items that pay tribute to the figure. Businesses can attract buyers by offering goods that honor public figures, in times when much media attention is being given to them. The simple skull zipper design of the High Top Sneakers will attract a specific demographic of consumers with alternative interests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tribute Fashion:** Creating products that pay homage to deceased celebrities and icons can attract customers seeking to keep their legacies alive. - **Skull Detailing:** Incorporating skull motifs into fashion accessories can appeal to consumers with alternative interests. - **Legacy-driven Designs:** Designing products that carry on the vision and style of influential figures can resonate with customers looking for meaningful connections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the demand for tribute fashion by curating collections that honor deceased celebrities and icons. - **Accessory Design:** Accessory designers can explore the use of skull detailing in their creations to cater to consumers seeking unique, alternative fashion. - **Legacy Branding:** Businesses specializing in legacy branding can collaborate with public figures' estates to create legacy-driven designs that connect with nostalgic consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Holiday Gift Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2024.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Monochrome Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skope-black-leather.md) - [Regal Inaugural Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcqueen-4.md) - [Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Soccer-Inspired Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-monza-sneakers.md)