# Badass Slippers The New Barker Black Spring 2011 Collection By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barker-black-spring-2011 References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/news/2011/02/08/barker-black-slippers-and-shoes-for-springsummer-2011/) & [barkerblack](http://www.barkerblack.com/collection/) It's rare to see slip ons look badass, but Barker Black does just that with the new spring 2011 collection. The design itself is minimalist and simple but there's a sense of style and luxury with its basic approach. With crossbones and blunt words such as "death" and "glory" imprinted on the slippers, it's hard not to take notice of these bad boys when you're walking down the street. Check out the Barker Black Spring 2011 collection in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 25% | 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Design:** There is an opportunity for innovative companies to create sleek, minimalist designs that convey style and luxury in unexpected products. - **Bold Imprints:** Brands can disrupt the market by incorporating edgy, unconventional imprints and graphics onto their products, creating a unique and attention-grabbing aesthetic. - **Street Style Influence:** Incorporating elements of street culture and attitude into traditionally mundane items, like slippers, can disrupt the market and appeal to a younger, trend-conscious audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore opportunities to introduce bold, edgy designs that cater to consumers looking for unique and statement-making shoes. - **Fashion Accessories:** Brands in the fashion accessories industry can disrupt the market by incorporating unconventional graphics and imprints into their products, giving consumers a way to express their individuality. - **Streetwear:** Companies in the streetwear industry can expand their product offerings by introducing unconventional items, such as edgy slippers, that align with the aesthetic and attitude of street culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snake-Inspired Textural Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokio-cazador.md) - [Timeless Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-x-sanders.md) - [Comfortable Fall Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-and-sea-x-subu.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Timeless Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-line.md) - [Luxe Suede Rugged Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-hearts-and-birkenstock.md) - [Industrial Textural Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-brutal-boot.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Ribbed Padded Sporty Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiff-padded-slipper.md) - [Artfully Premium Loafer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monograms.md)