# Spiked & Feathered Sandals Outrageous Givenchy Shoes Scream Drama & Sass By Nika Kubiak | Published 2009-04-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasy-footwear-givenchys-spikedtastic-shoes References: [givenchy](http://www.givenchy.com/) Let’s talk some [Givenchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mask-fit-red-cushion). The gallery above features an absolutely fabulous footwear collection detailed with feathers, spikes and metallic shine. These are shoes fit for Carrie Bradshaw. These [perforated Givenchy sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog) with ostrich feathers and [crocodile-style leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1) with lacquered studs are to die for. They’re original and represent a woman’s personality traits in that the airy feathers lend a sense of femininity, while the zippers and spikes add the edge that all women possess. Simply fantastic! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Feathered Sandals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create lightweight and ethereal sandals using feathers to add a touch of femininity to footwear. - **Spiked Sandals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sandals with spikes to combine edginess with style, appealing to women who want to make a bold fashion statement. - **Metallic Shine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sandals with metallic shine to create a futuristic and attention-grabbing look, catering to fashion-forward individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional and dramatic footwear options to the fashion accessories industry, targeting individuals seeking unique style enhancements. - **Luxury Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate luxurious materials and intricate detailing into sandals to tap into the high-end fashion market for those seeking exclusive and extravagant footwear. - **Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine street style elements with unconventional sandal designs to create a new niche within the streetwear industry, attracting fashion-forward individuals looking for bold and expressive footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Department Store-Exclusive Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cappa-blade-starsway.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Futuristic Sandal Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versace-mercury.md)