# Soaring Rainbow Footwear These Creep Up Flashing Platforms by Jeffrey Campbell are Kooky By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-06-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creep-up-flashing-platforms References: [fredflare](http://www.fredflare.com/WHAT-S-NEW/Jeffrey-Campbell-Creep-Up-Flashing-Platforms/) & [fredflare](http://www.fredflare.com/WHAT-S-NEW/Jeffrey-Campbell) Boasting a rainbow-striped heel, these soaring Creep Up Flashing Platforms by famed footwear designer Jeffrey Campbell dare to leave a lasting style impression. The [kooky and clown-inspired shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-pennywise) are a departure from tradition and features a [sky-high platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bae-clog) with a 5.5” heel. Showcased in a [neon orange leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-speedgoat-2), these vivid platforms feature a rainbow of stripes on their heel and a flashing element that literally lights up when worn. Jeffrey Campbell’s Creep Up Flashing Platforms are a contemporary nod to retro fads made popular during the 70s disco era. Reviving an aesthetic associated with both the 70s and 80s eras, these chic and unconventional footwear accessories make one reminisce about the nostalgic days of their childhood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rainbow-striped Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable rainbow-striped footwear using advanced printing technologies. - **Flashing Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable technology integrated into footwear that provides personalized light-up patterns. - **Kooky Retro-inspired Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine vintage aesthetics with sustainable materials to create eco-friendly kooky footwear designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use 3D printing in fashion to create unique and colorful footwear designs. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new applications for wearable technology in the fashion industry, such as integrating it into footwear. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable materials and manufacturing processes into unconventional shoe designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Bubblegum-Scented Jelly-Like Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-loafer.md) - [Stylish Platform Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bae-clog.md) - [Statement Fur Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-tpain.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md)