# Sabretooth Shoes Christian Siriano's "Fierce" Footwear Collection is Just That By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-09-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-siriano-fierce References: [nitrolicious](http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2009/09/09/christian-siriano-for-payless-shoes-collection-officially-available/http://library.thinkquest.org/5481/saber.htm) & [payless](http://www.payless.com/store/) Famous for both winning the fourth season of Project Runway as well as his catty catchphrases and anecdotes (which include labeling people/outfits as “tranny,” “a hot mess” and “fierce”), Christian Siriano has taken the next step as a designer eager to expand his regime; he has designed an affordable shoe collection--very much en vogue--for Payless Shoes. Christian Siriano’s fierce designs feature a distinct platform sillhouette with a heel reminiscent of a sabretooth tiger’s chompers. **Implications** - No longer trying to blend in with their styles, consumers are looking for ways to stand out. Products that feature a bold aesthetic appeal to shoppers who want to differentiate themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 72% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bold Aesthetic:** Bold aesthetic designs are appealing to shoppers who want to differentiate themselves from others. - **Affordable Shoe Collection:** There is an increase in demand for affordable shoe collections especially designed by famous fashion designers. - **Distinct Platform Silhouette:** A distinctly different platform silhouette not only offers a unique style opportunity but also enhances the aesthetic appeal of footwear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to create bold, affordable, and unique designs for consumers looking to differentiate themselves. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can take advantage of the trend towards bold aesthetics by introducing unique cutting-edge designs that appeal to consumers' individuality. - **Retail:** The retail industry can explore new opportunities by producing affordable designer collections that cater to the new and increasingly diverse markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-finger-shoe.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Chunky Versatile Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-intruder.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Stunning Japanese Art-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shun-sudo.md) - [Vegan Fashionable Boundering Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletic-bouldering-shoe.md)