# Cutaway Masculine Flats The Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2011 Shoe Collection is Full of Buckles By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-pre-fall-2011 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/shoes/b--Alexander-Wang-the-must-have-shoe-7135.html) & [alexanderwang](http://www.alexanderwang.com) Fashionable shoe aficionados might find themselves floored by the Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2011 shoe collection. Although one might assume that it is the designer's sky-high heels that has tripped up these particular individuals, it would actually be his [mid-heel masculine shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-oxford-collection). Straying away from his super-feminine signature style, Wang has begun to embrace the other end of the spectrum. Of course, he has done so in a very atypical way. The crowning jewel of the Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2011 shoe collection has to be the [cutaway flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog). Fiercely unexpected, they will be highly coveted. The rest of the collection seems to center around a badass buckle motif that brings a bit of the rocker and biker lifestyles to haute couture. The shoes come in an earthy palette. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Mid-heel Masculine Shoes:** Opportunity for designers to explore androgynous footwear that challenges traditional gender norms. - **Cutaway Flats:** Potential for creating bold and unconventional flat shoe designs that are highly sought after. - **Buckle Motif:** Innovation in incorporating buckle details into high fashion footwear for a punk-inspired look. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore new possibilities in creating footwear that blurs the lines between masculine and feminine aesthetics. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for shoe manufacturers to produce unique cutaway flats and incorporate bold buckle motifs into their designs. - **High Fashion Retail:** Retailers specializing in high-end fashion can cater to the demand for edgy, unconventional footwear with mid-heel masculine shoes and cutaway flats featuring buckle details. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Perforated Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perforated-flats.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Luxury Men's Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-mens-footwear.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Collaborative Panelled Chunky Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasman.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md)