<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dossier-journal-ruby-aldridge -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Clunky Statement Heels
The Dossier Journal Ruby Aldridge Spread Shows Off Whimsical Pumps

By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-07 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dossier-journal-ruby-aldridge
References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/ruby-aldridge-derek-kettela-dossier-journal/) & [dossierjournal](http://dossierjournal.com/)

In the Dossier Journal Ruby Aldridge spread, the model shows off textured, printed and patterned designer wear, but what is more eye-catching are the [whimsical heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025) matching each ensemble.

In laid-back poses, Ruby Aldridge chills out in [statement heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops). With her feet flung over chairs or standing upright in long-legged looks, your eyes can't help but wander down to zipper-headed shoes, sky-high pumps or [strap-adorned boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advisory-board-crystals-1). The Dossier Journal Ruby Aldridge editorial makes these clunkers look darling yet casual.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 54% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Statement Heels:** An opportunity to innovate and disrupt the fashion industry by creating unique and whimsical designs for statement heels.
- **Textured Printed Footwear:** A chance to disrupt the footwear industry by incorporating textured prints and patterns into shoe designs.
- **Whimsical Shoe Accessories:** An opportunity to disrupt the accessories industry by creating strap-adorned or zipper-headed shoe accessories.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** A chance for fashion designers and brands to tap into the market demand for unique and whimsical statement heels.
- **Footwear:** An opportunity for footwear manufacturers to explore innovative techniques for incorporating textured prints and patterns into their products.
- **Accessories:** A chance for accessory designers and brands to create unique and eye-catching strap-adorned or zipper-headed shoe accessories.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md)
- [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md)
- [Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-spring-2024-campaign.md)
- [Festival-Ready Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo.md)
- [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md)
- [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md)
- [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md)
- [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md)
- [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md)
