# Iridescent 90s-Themed Luxe Shoes Givenchy Gives Its Derby Shoe a Glimmering Tonal Update By Amy Duong | Published 2019-08-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-shoe References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/7/givenchy-iridescent-leather-derby-shoe-release) & [matchesfashion](https://www.matchesfashion.com/intl/products/1289274) Luxury fashion house [Givenchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mask-fit-red-cushion) introduced a new iteration of its iconic [Derby Shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby) silhouette, taking on a more formal approach to the design. The model is complete with a glossy and colorful finish, boasting [iridescent touches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-night) as it hits the light. The shoe is constructed from leather materials and the colorful touches are subtly informed as it shines throughout the uppers. This design nods to the 90s and the shimmering palettes that dominated during the retro era, defining the shoe with the tonal coat. The design is accented with a thin topline in black with branding details informed through debossing accents by the eyelets. Rounding out the footwear is an all-black midsole foundation that also functions as a raised heel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Iridescent Shoe Trend:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate iridescent touches into their designs, giving a nod to the 90s and adding a unique, eye-catching element. - **Glossy Finish Trend:** Opportunity for luxury brands to experiment with glossy and colorful finishes on their products, creating a more formal and luxurious aesthetic. - **90s Nostalgia Trend:** Opportunity for brands to tap into the nostalgia for the 90s by designing products that incorporate retro elements and references to the era's iconic styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can explore incorporating iridescent touches and glossy finishes into their shoe designs to create visually stunning and trendy products. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** Luxury brands can leverage the iridescent shoe trend to offer high-end, formal footwear with a unique and eye-catching touch. - **Footwear Industry:** Brands in the footwear industry can capitalize on the 90s nostalgia trend by reviving and reimagining iconic shoe silhouettes from that era, incorporating modern twists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Luxurious Panelling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-orbit.md) - [Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Durable Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker.md) - [Iridescent Fall-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-flak.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker.md) - [Stealthy Iridescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-night.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-1.md)