# Shoe-Obsessed Shadows We are Head Over Heels for the Works by Alva Bernadine By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-01-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alva-bernadine References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/The-Fetish-VogueSothebys-Award-Winner/403334) & [alvabernadine](http://alvabernadine.com/) For the amount of articles I write about [shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog), one would think that I have either an extensive shoe collection or a serious foot fetish. Well, rest assured inquisitive reader, I have no [large collection of kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi) nor do I harbor any oddball longing to touch toes. Speaking of fetishes, however, Alva Bernadine has brought to our attention the gallery ‘The Fetish,' which plays with our heads all the way till they are [over our heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Photography of Shoes:** There is potential for photographers to create a niche market of artistic shoe photography, following the trend set by Alva Bernadine. - **Footwear-focused Galleries:** Galleries like 'The Fetish' could inspire entrepreneurs to open up more spaces that focus solely on footwear and accessories as a form of art. - **Shoe-themed Installations:** Artistic footwear installations could become more popular as trendsetters look for unique and visually-striking ways to display their shoe collections. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** As fashion photography and art merge, professionals can use Alva Bernadine's works as inspiration to create shoe-focused editorials. - **Art Galleries:** Galleries can cater to a niche market and curate exhibits with a shoe focus, creating opportunities for emerging artists to showcase their work. - **Shoe Retailers:** Shoe retailers can create visually-striking window displays and in-store installations to showcase their products as a form of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Event-Ready Spring Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-1.md) - [Footwear Brand Heritage Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-birkenstock.md) - [Festival-Ready Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo.md) - [Sophisticated Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champagne-era.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md)