# Serpentine Patchwork Heels The Ana Locking Spring 2011 Shoe Collection is Mismatched and Tough By Carly Foy | Published 2011-04-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-locking References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/shoes/b--Ana-Locking-insides-on-the-outside-6516.html) & [analocking](http://www.analocking.com/) Pieces from Ana Locking's Spring 2011 shoe collection are all skinny stiletto heels with [flesh-colored snake skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2) incorporated impeccably into the design. Ana Locking has created a patchwork aesthetic by melding the snake skin on the shoe with fabric. In addition to this, the patchwork look features [little cross stitches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkinetic-fluent), giving into the mismatched feel. Also, Ana Locking's heels showcase beautiful execution of color blocking, which is a hot look for spring 2011. The heel sits on an inch-long base and has [skinny ankle straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule). The overall collection is super-chic and gives off a tough girl attitude, making it impossible for any badass girl not to fall head over heels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 63% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Patchwork Aesthetic:** There is an opportunity to innovate by incorporating different materials and textures into products, creating visually stunning and unique designs. - **Color Blocking:** Integrating contrasting colors in fashion design can create bold and eye-catching looks, opening up possibilities for creativity and self-expression. - **Skinny Stiletto Heels:** The fashion industry can explore advancements in technology and materials to create more comfortable and sustainable high heels while maintaining a sleek and elegant design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can leverage the trend of patchwork aesthetics and color blocking to create innovative and unique clothing and accessories. - **Footwear:** Shoe manufacturers can explore the use of different materials and construction techniques to create comfortable and stylish skinny stiletto heels, meeting the demands of fashion-forward consumers. - **Technology:** Technological advancements in materials and manufacturing processes can be applied to the fashion industry to create innovative and sustainable products, addressing the challenges of comfort and durability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Zodiac Snakeskin-Finished Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-year-of-the-snake.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md)