# Carbon Fiber Heels The Gucci GG Plus Moccasins Brings a New Sense of Luxury to its Shoes By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-gg-plus-moccasins References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/08/23/garish-gucci-mocassins-with-carbon-fiber-heels/) & [gucci](http://www.gucci.com/us/styles/236614FN0W09769#) Carbon fiber has made its way into many different industries, from automobile to industrial and now, fashion -- thanks to the [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker) GG Plus Moccasins. At first glance, you might not be able to see exactly where the carbon fiber material comes into play, until you glance down at this shoe's heel. Bringing [loafers to a whole new level](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mule-loafer), Gucci did not just include this extra touch for aesthetics, but to improve this shoe's performance. Completely unique, in addition to the [carbon fiber pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero), the Gucci GG Plus Moccasins also sport its signature pattern, which takes over most of the surface of the shoe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Carbon Fiber in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of carbon fiber in other fashion accessories such as handbags or belts. - **Performance-enhancing Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop shoes with innovative materials to improve comfort and performance. - **Signature Patterns in Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with incorporating signature patterns in different product categories to create brand recognition. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative materials and designs in accessories like scarves and hats. - **Sportswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create high-performance sportswear by integrating advanced materials like carbon fiber. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and craftsmanship to create luxurious products with functional enhancements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ballet-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker.md) - [Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker.md) - [Premium Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-loafer.md) - [Luxury Auto-Branded Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-autobranded.md) - [Luxurious Stealthy Fashion Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-molded-mule.md) - [Sneaker-Like Leather Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goods-services-mule.md) - [Eco-Friendly Fashion Luggage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-off-the-grid-collection.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md)