# Alien-Themed Platforms The Y.R.U's Qozmo Hi Alien Platform Exhibits an Out of This World Design By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-05-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-platform References: [dollskill](http://www.dollskill.com/qozmo-hi-alien.html) & [y-r-u](http://www.y-r-u.com/products/qozmohialien) The Qozmo Hi Alien Platform is the latest piece of [unusual footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog) by the UK-based eboutique Y.R.U. The Y.R.U eboutique is no stranger to funky pieces of footwear. Within this month's new releases are unicorn-inspired pumps and shoes featuring bird-like accents. However, the Qozmo Hi Alien Platform is said to be the most eccentric of this month's latest additions. With an evident alien theme, the [alien platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-safari) features a holographic finish atop a lime green base color. A row of spikes cover the heel while an antenna sits on the toe box of each foot. The heel of this shoe stands at 4 inches while the platform is 3 inches. This [intergalactic platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise) is available on the Y.R.U website as well as select retailers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alien-themed Footwear:** Footwear that incorporates an alien theme as part of their design aesthetic. - **Funky Footwear:** Footwear with unique design elements that push the limits of traditional styles. - **Holographic Finishes:** A trend towards incorporating holographic finishes in footwear design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to create unique and unusual footwear designs that incorporate themes from pop culture and science fiction. - **Retail:** Retailers have an opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of unusual and unique footwear styles by offering a wider selection of these types of shoes. - **Pop Culture:** Pop culture industries such as film and television could incorporate unique shoe designs like these to expand the merchandise offerings for fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Bulbous Platformed Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yancy-street-stomper.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md)