# Incandescent Bowling Shoes The Christian Louboutin 'Platers Flat' Shimmers in the Style Limelight By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-06-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-louboutin-platers-flat References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/06/christian-louboutin-platers-flat/) & [us.christianlouboutin](http://us.christianlouboutin.com/platers-galuchat-17564.html#product-detailed-view) The new [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loubifamily) Louboutin 'Platers Flat' for men is an extremely regal-looking shoe with a shimmering silver finish. While the shoe combines the classic style of a brogue and an oxford, it also boasts a [retro bowling shoe quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowling-shoe-1) that makes this an immediate must-have for any man's footwear collection. The Christian Louboutin Platers Flat appears to be covered in a [silver sheen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-metallic-colorway) but it is actually a black stingray skin with a metallic cast. The shoe's luster makes it an ideal pair of shoes to wear to a formal event or with any outfit that could use a little extra dose of pizazz. The thin laces complete this polished pair of oxfords. The Christian Louboutin Platers Flat is now available for pre-order at the Christian Louboutin website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Regal-looking Footwear:** Developing footwear with a regal and luxurious aesthetic can tap into consumers' desire for high-end fashion. - **Retro-inspired Design:** Incorporating retro elements into modern designs, such as the bowling shoe quality, can attract consumers seeking unique and nostalgic fashion pieces. - **Metallic Finishes:** Exploring innovative ways to achieve metallic finishes, like the silver sheen, could offer novel options for designers and manufacturers across various industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the demand for regal-looking footwear and incorporate retro-inspired designs to meet the preferences of style-conscious consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods manufacturers can explore the use of unique materials, like the metallic cast stingray skin, to create high-end products that exude opulence and exclusivity. - **Textiles:** The textile industry can experiment with innovative techniques for achieving metallic finishes, catering to the diverse needs of product designers in fashion, interior design, and other sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Bowling-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-brain-dead-x-dsm.md) - [Red Bottom Premium Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clam-chair.md) - [Platform Patterned Loafer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linoso-monk.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Bowling Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowling-shoe-1.md) - [Silver-Accented Mesh Formal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-metallic-colorway.md) - [Loafer-Sneaker Hybrid Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-croc.md) - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md)