# Pumped-Up Paisley Heels The Charlotte Olympia Orient Express Booties Boast Impressive Prints By Summer Luu | Published 2011-10-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlotte-olympia-orient-express References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2011/10/13/charlotte-olympia-orient-express-booties/) & [charlotteolympia](http://www.charlotteolympia.com/autumn-winter-2011/orient-express-peacock.html) The Charlotte Olympia Orient Express booties pump-up the paisley prints this season on its new, shiny [platform heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops). Dressed in royal peacock blue suede, embellished with golden prints and detailed with [delicate lace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski), these ankle booties were made for the princess of pumps. These shoes are packed with exquisite details; even the shoelaces have swaying [tassel ends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-tassel-pump). The Italian-made footwear stands tall with its 5.5-inch heel and a 1-inch platform. The stunning sky-high Charlotte Olympia Orient Express booties are all one needs to dress up any boring outfit. Its regal-meets-hippie look makes the Charlotte Olympia Orient Express a standout shoe. This luxury accessories designer's philosophy is always about femininity inspired by whimsical glamor of the old. The Charlotte Olympia Orient Express booties certainly bring back a classic print modernized by today's look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 93% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pumped-up Paisley Prints:** Fashion trend of adding bold paisley prints to footwear to create a statement look. - **Luxury Hippie Fashion:** Fashion trend seen in the Charlotte Olympia Orient Express booties that merges vintage hippie style with luxury aesthetics. - **Shoe Embellishments:** Fashion trend of adding exquisite details and embellishments to shoes for a unique and standout look. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel Industry:** Opportunity in the fashion industry to create unique footwear designs using embellishments and bold prints. - **Luxury Footwear Industry:** Opportunity for luxury footwear brands to experiment with vintage/bohemian elements and patterns in their designs. - **Craft and Embellishment Industry:** Opportunity for craft and embellishment industries to collaborate with footwear brands to create intricate, standout designs that incorporate unique materials and designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md)