# Belted Gladiator Footwear The Casadei x Prabal Gurung Shoe Collection is Fierce By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-02-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casadei-x-prabal-gurung References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2013/02/19/casadei-x-prabal-gurung-autumnwinter-2013-footwear/highsnobette-casadei-prabal-gurung-aw-2013-8/) & [ussadei](http://us.casadei.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Casadei-US-Site/it_IT/Default-Start?gclid=CLP6_a2axbUCFaI-MgodmDYAJQ) The Casadei x Prabal Gurung shoe collection for autumn/winter 2013 is absolutely breathtaking. Casadei is an Italian footwear company known for its attention to craftsmanship and Prabal Gurung is a young Nepalese American fashion designer on the rise. Pairing these two labels together was a genius idea. The result is a decadent display of intricate and stunning stilettos and boots. The [stylish shoe series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi) features a full range of fabulous footwear. The gorgeous [knee high boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot) and sky high stilettos feature multiple buckles, golden metal heels and fine metallic embellishments. Must-purchases from the lavish line-up include a black tri-buckled pair that is the perfect versatile shoe and an incredible gladiator boot style with frontal lace-up features. The Casadei x Prabal Gurung autumn/winter 2013 shoe collection is the perfect combination of sexy footwear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 77% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Intricate Footwear Designs:** The Casadei x Prabal Gurung shoe collection showcases intricate and stunning designs, creating a trend for intricate footwear designs. - **Buckle and Lace-up Details:** The collection features multiple buckles and frontal lace-up features, highlighting a trend for buckle and lace-up details in footwear. - **Metallic Embellishments:** The use of fine metallic embellishments in the collection points to a trend for metallic embellishments in footwear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry can capitalize on the trend for intricate footwear designs by offering a wide range of footwear options with intricate designs. - **Shoe Manufacturing:** The shoe manufacturing industry can leverage the trend for buckle and lace-up details by incorporating these features into their own footwear designs. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can take advantage of the trend for metallic embellishments by creating and selling metallic embellished shoe accessories, such as buckles and charms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [High-Fashion Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prabal-gurung-x-kiss.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Sophisticated Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champagne-era.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Festival-Ready Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo.md)