# Fruit Punch Footwear The 'Bananas Is My Business' Pumps are Tastefully Fruity By Carly Foy | Published 2011-05-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bananas-is-my-business References: [rachelzoe](http://www.rachelzoe.com/charlotte-olympia-bananas-is-my-business-pump) & [charlotteolympia](http://www.charlotteolympia.com/spring-summer-11/bananas-is-my-business-multi-coloured.html?utm_source=The) The 'Bananas Is My Business' pumps from [Charlotte Olympia's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyphoria-body-cream) Summer 2011 line are perfectly fruity. The shoes are a fruit punch of banana, pineapple, grapes, apples and strawberries. The heels are also hand-stitched and attached to a [wooden heel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals). The heel measures about 5.5 inches and boasts a 1-inch platform for added height. The 'Bananas Is My Business' heels are perfect to wear for a summer picnic and would make anyone want to [munch on a banana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-banana). The shoes come from Charlotte Olympia's 'Blame It On Rio' collection for 2011. The price, of course, is also bananas -- for 970 pounds, the 'Bananas Is My Business' heels can be yours. Further, the site advises you to "accessorize with a fruit headdress to achieve the full Carmen Miranda look!" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Fruit-inspired Fashion:** Opportunities to create clothing and accessories that take inspiration from different fruits. - **Hand-crafted Footwear:** Innovative ideas for shoes that are hand-made with unique designs and patterns. - **Summer-themed Collection:** Designing collections that are perfect for the summer season which include different patterns and vibrant colors. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can take inspiration from fruits to create new and interesting designs in clothing and accessories. - **Hand-made Shoe Industry:** Developing shoes with intricate designs and patterns by hand that are not mass-produced. - **Luxury Fashion Industry:** Designing high-end collections that are seasonal in nature and cater to a niche audience who value unique and innovative design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Fruity Herb-Powered Shoe Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boot-bananas.md) - [Banana-Made Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-4.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Fashionista-Crafted Banana Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cream-shake.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md)