# Holey Wedged Heels Guo Pei's Sky-High Heels are Geometric Masterpieces By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guo-pei References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/fashion/guo_peis_chopine_is_too_highheeled.php) & [trenddelacreme](http://www.trenddelacreme.com/2010/01/can-you-take-me-higher.html) Guo Pei's Winter 2010 collection features these [platform wedged heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise) that are full of [beadwork, textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2) and tons of height. The most fascinating part of these sky-high heels is the giant hole in the middle of the wedge that gives them a slightly futuristic look. While Guo Pei's footwear are not exactly [comfortable shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inez) for a night out on the town, they would look amazing in the right editorial. Photo Credits: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/fashion/guo_peis_chopine_is_too_highheeled.php), [trenddelacreme](http://www.trenddelacreme.com/2010/01/can-you-take-me-higher.html) **Implications** - Wedge heels are just one example of how women are not willing to compromise aesthetic appearance or comfort. The most easy to walk in nature of wedge heels represents how companies should appeal to modern women by producing products that are both stylish and comfortable to use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-heel Wedge Revolution:** Design stylish and comfortable wedge heels that are fashionable for women. - **Future-focused Fashion:** Experiment with futuristic design features in high-heel wedges to create a unique look. - **Art-inspired Footwear:** Merge art and fashion to create visually stunning footwear designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Create stylish wedged heels that are comfortable and combine bold design for modern women. - **Fashion Design:** Experiment with futuristic concepts on footwear designs and incorporate unique features to make visually stunning and comfortable high-heel wedges. - **Art:** Designers should collaborate with artists and incorporate art concepts into their footwear designs, creating a fusion of art and fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Virtual Heel Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Comfortable Stylish Heel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inez.md)