# Winged Footwear Butterflies and Bow-Ties are the Embellishment of Choice for Spring 2010 By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-and-bow-ties References: [obsessedwithshoes](http://obsessedwithshoes.com/post/Anna-Sui-SpringSummer-2010-Shoes.aspx) & [obsessedwithshoes](http://obsessedwithshoes.com/post/Matthew-Williamson-SpringSummer-2010-shoes.aspx) Embellishments that start with the letter ‘B’, such as butterflies and bow-ties, are popular accoutrements for Spring 2010. Models at the Matthew Williamson Spring 2010 show were sporting [bow-tied, peep-toe booties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-1) made of stiff silk taffeta. The always groovy Anna Sui looked to Mariah Carey’s favorite insect for footwear inspiration. Butterflies were the obvious inspiration for Sui’s [gladiator sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs) and [cut-out platform ankle booties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals). It seems that shoes with butterflies and bow-ties will be taking flight this coming Spring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 56% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Embellished Footwear:** Opportunity to create unique and eye-catching shoes by incorporating embellishments like butterflies and bow-ties. - **Peep-toe Booties:** Disruptive potential in reimagining traditional peep-toe booties by using stiff silk taffeta and adding bow-tie embellishments. - **Butterfly-inspired Footwear:** Innovative possibilities in designing gladiator sandals and ankle booties with butterfly motifs for a fresh and whimsical look. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore and incorporate these embellishments to create trendy and fashionable footwear for the Spring season. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory brands to produce and market embellished footwear with bow-ties and butterfly designs. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can consider incorporating these butterfly and bow-tie inspired footwear as part of their Spring-themed events, such as weddings or fashion shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Vibrant Butterfly Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-mcgillivary-2.md) - [Spring-Ready Nail Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutter-by-biogel-gemini.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md)