# Chiseled Heels Nicholas Kirkwood's A/W Shoes are Artwork for Your Footsies By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-08-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heels-nicholas-kirkwoods-a-w-shoes References: [nicholaskirkwood](http://www.nicholaskirkwood.com/?id=9&c=uk) & [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/nicholas_kirkwood) The best word to describe Nicholas Kirkwood's Autumn/Winter shoe collection: sexy. These shoes are ultra high and uber angular. With chiseled heels and delicate straps, the shoes of Kirkwood's are made from [luxury suede and snakeskin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot). Although they do not look like they are the [most comfortable shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear), a little blister here and there is worth the sacrifice to walk into a room with two gorgeous pieces of artwork on your footsies. **Implications** - Nicholas Kirkwood's A/W Shoes truly are a work of art that any fashionista is sure to want to wear. These spectacular heels are a must-have for the upcoming [fall and winter seasons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 95% | 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artistic Footwear:** The trend of artistic footwear is rising as designers like Nicholas Kirkwood create shoes that are not just functional but also works of art. - **Ultra High Heels:** The popularity of ultra high heels is growing, as seen in Nicholas Kirkwood's collection, which features heels that are chiseled and angular for a bold and sexy look. - **Luxury Materials:** The use of luxury materials such as suede and snakeskin in shoe design, as seen in Nicholas Kirkwood's collection, adds an element of opulence and exclusivity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take inspiration from Nicholas Kirkwood's artistic footwear collection to create unique and innovative designs that blur the line between fashion and art. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has an opportunity to explore the trend of ultra high heels and experiment with different shapes and materials to create statement-making shoes. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can capitalize on the use of high-end materials like suede and snakeskin in shoe design to cater to consumers who value quality and exclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.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) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Incredibly Sophisticated Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-boot-design.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Chic Stiletto-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik.md)