# Luxurious Grunge Footwear The Alexander Wang Buckle Boot Pays Homage to the Punk Rock Era By Erin Fox | Published 2015-02-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-buckle-boot References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashion-shows/fall-2015-ready-to-wear/alexander-wang) & [alexanderwang](http://www.alexanderwang.com/) The Alexander Wang Buckle Boot was a sight for sore eyes during the [RTW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen) [AW15](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror) shows. New York Fashion Week boasts the Asian-American designer each season as one of its main headliners. This season, Wang payed tribute to London's punk rock era through his [multi-buckle boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buckle-strap). The silver bedazzled clasps glide seamlessly over the patten leather flatforms. The boot was seen on the runway in all black, all silver and a black/ silver combination. With the introduction of the Alexander Wang Buckle Boot, an expected influx of flatforms will be on the rise. Style.com has dubbed the shoes as 'Frankenstein boots' — after their combination of buckles, platforms and shiny exterior. The neo-grunge aesthetic separates the designer apart from the others this season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Influx of Flatforms:** The introduction of the Alexander Wang Buckle Boot is expected to lead to an influx of flatforms in the fashion industry. - **Neo-grunge Aesthetic:** The neo-grunge aesthetic showcased in the Alexander Wang Buckle Boot presents an opportunity for designers to explore edgy and rebellious fashion trends. - **Frankenstein Boots:** The combination of buckles, platforms, and a shiny exterior in the Alexander Wang Buckle Boot has sparked a trend of unique and unconventional footwear designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of luxurious grunge footwear by designing and producing their own versions of the Alexander Wang Buckle Boot. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has an opportunity to create innovative and edgy designs by incorporating elements of punk rock and grunge in their products. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can explore the market potential of punk-inspired buckles and clasps in their designs, following the popularity of the Alexander Wang Buckle Boot. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Bulbous Platformed Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-red-wing.md) - [Buckled Leather Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buckle-strap.md)