# Vintage Skyline Stilettos The City Lights Skyscraper Heels are a Blast from the Past By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-02-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-lights-skyscraper-heels References: [shopnastygal](http://www.shopnastygal.com/products/vintage/clothing/City-Lights-Skyscraper-Heel.html) The City Lights Skyscraper Heels are definitely made for walking, and creating jealousy among on-lookers. The City Lights Skyscraper Heels are inspired by the [leather stilettos from the 1980s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikoletta). These attention-grabbing heels maintain their [vintage feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-tassel-pump) since they are embellished with the [famous architecture of New York City](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-amsterdam). You can have a reminder of New York City on your shoes where buildings like the Twin Towers, NYC Skyline and the Statue of Liberty will surround your feet. Walking in the city has been given a new definition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create modern designs inspired by vintage fashion trends. - **Architectural Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate iconic architecture into clothing and accessories. - **Personalized Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customization options for footwear, allowing customers to choose designs that reflect their individual interests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate nostalgic elements into contemporary fashion collections. - **Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop travel merchandise and souvenirs that feature famous landmarks and cityscapes. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and personalized shopping experiences where customers can design and customize their own footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Chic Slim-Fit City Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-city-sneaker.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Skyscraper-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-ganz.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md) - [Department Store-Exclusive Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cappa-blade-starsway.md)