# Luxurious Dome-Studded Sandals The New Amelia Sandals from Alexander Wang Come in Two Variations By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amelia-sandal References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/5/alexander-wang-amelia-cage-slippers) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/women/product/alexander-wang/black-amelia-cage-slippers/2101817) To help consumers keep their [summer footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs) supplies updated for the summer, Alexander Wang launched two new versions of its Amelia Sandals -- which have ventilated builds to ensure breathability and comfort. With a [cage construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkees-x-jcrew) that covers most of the wearer's feet, the Amelia Sandals are guaranteed to stay on throughout the day and look great with fashionable summer ensembles. Overlaying the woven material are [large dome studs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivet-collection), which are offered in both silver and rose gold versions. Due to this unique design, the Amelia Sandals have an aesthetic that's simultaneously timeless and a little futuristic -- which makes them highly versatile. Currently, both versions can be picked up from retailers such as SSENSE. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Breathable Summer Footwear:** Opportunity to innovate with footwear designs that prioritize breathability and comfort to meet the needs of warmer climates. - **Cage Construction Footwear:** Opportunity to innovate with footwear designs that provide ample coverage and support while allowing for breathability. - **Dome-studded Accessories:** Opportunity to innovate with accessories that incorporate dome studs for a futuristic yet timeless aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Industry:** Opportunity for footwear designers and manufacturers to create footwear that meets the needs of consumers in warmer climates. - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for fashion designers and retailers to offer apparel that pairs well with cage construction footwear like the Amelia Sandals. - **Accessory Industry:** Opportunity for accessory designers and manufacturers to create and market dome-studded products for a unique aesthetic in accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Versatile Handmade Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md) - [Minimalist Travel Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal.md) - [Festival-Ready Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Glossy Oversized Buckle Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-arizona-big-buckle.md)