# Artisan Urbanite Footwear The Dear Frances Lagom Shoe Collection is Tailored and Fit for Cities By Jordy E | Published 2015-05-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dear-frances References: [missmoss.co.za](http://www.missmoss.co.za/2015/05/27/dear-frances/) & [dearfrances](http://www.dearfrances.com/collections/all) The Autumn/Winter 2015 [Lagom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1) collection comes of the London-based label Dear [Frances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frances-valentine-x-caddis-eyewear). Designer Jane Frances is behind the chic items that boast femininity and evident urban flair at the same time. Frances aims to cater to the modern, sophisticated woman in this set, and that is exactly what comes of the footwear line. Pointed toe boots delivered alongside [nude ankle-length shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule) and sleek slip-ons are suited to numerous busy, on-the-go environments. Detailing is also central to Lagom. Slim buckles and slight cut outs add personality to each shoe. And while a handful of small additions are present, Frances has done so by way of a consistent color scheme seen in nude, black and dark cherry tones that run throughout this series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artisan Footwear:** The trend of artisan, handcrafted footwear is disrupting the traditional mass-produced footwear industry. - **Urbanite Fashion:** The trend of merging urban and high-end fashion is creating opportunities for designers to cater to consumers living in fast-paced urban environments. - **Sleek Minimalism:** The trend of minimalist designs with subtle detailing is creating opportunities for designers to create versatile, timeless pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to offer tailor-made products for the urban customer seeking style, comfort, and durability. - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from offering artisan footwear collections as a premium, high-end product line that appeals to consumers looking for unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. - **Sustainability:** The sustainable fashion industry has opportunities to create artisan footwear using eco-friendly materials and production methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Urban Lug Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3eye-classic-lug-1.md) - [Chic Perforated Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perforated-flats.md) - [Refined Comfort-Focused Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-footwear1.md) - [Comfort-Centric Ultra-Stylish Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear.md) - [Durable Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker.md) - [Collaborative Fall Season Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-x-sacai.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Sophisticated Laidback Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-style.md)