# Upscale Heroine Footwear André x DC Comics Collection Lets Female Characters Shine By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-07 | Updated 2011-11-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andre-x-dc-comics-collection References: [comicsalliance](http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/11/03/andre-wonder-woman-catwoman-french-shoes/) & [andre.fr](http://www.andre.fr/mini-sites/catwoman/?id_collection=83) Batman and Superman already have their own footwear, so now it's time for the ladies in the comic book world to shine in the André x [DC Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection) Collection. Female comic book characters have been shunned for the most part in the fashion world, so it's about time that the ladies got their due. In this collection, French fashion designer André is paying homage to Wonder Woman and Catwoman with three different styles for each character. For the former, there will be a ballet flat, a Derby shoe and a boot, all of which feature gold laces as a nod to the character's color scheme. Catwoman will have two styles of ballet flats and boots as well. All of the footwear in the André x DC Comics Collection are named after the characters, their real names and where they're from. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Female Comic Book Fashion:** Creating fashionable clothing and footwear inspired by female comic book characters. - **Collaborative Collections:** Collaborating with artists and designers to create unique and limited-edition collections. - **Nod to Nostalgia:** Designing products that pay homage to beloved characters and evoke a sense of nostalgia. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunities to create stylish footwear and clothing inspired by comic book characters. - **Entertainment:** Collaborating with comic book publishers and licensors to produce merchandise and collectibles. - **Retail:** Creating exclusive, limited-edition collaborations to attract customers and boost sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Villainous Comic Character Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-beauty-x-dc-supervillains-collection.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Superhero-Themed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-x-crocs.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-armour.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yancy-street-stomper.md)