# Stalactite Shoes The Sky-High 'Icica' by Helen Furber is Simply Stunning By Annie Ho | Published 2010-06-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icica-by-helen-furber References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2010/06/icica-by-helen-furber.html) & [coroflot](http://coroflot.com/helenfurber) Icica by Helen Furber is one stylish shoe line, and the Icica Concept Wedge above gives the collection a twist of the avant-garde. The shoe gained so much popularity that it won sponsorships from Studio Van der Graaf, Y-3 [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural) and Natureally Organic Leather. The Icica by Helen Furber [concept wedge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge) comes in white, cream and black. See a [3D animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climamog) of how these gorgeous shoes are made in the video above. **Implications** - Modern consumers are constantly looking for ways to stand out among their peers. Products that feature a bolder aesthetic are appealing to those who want to make a statement with their purchases. Companies trying to increase their appeal could focus on this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Avant-garde Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create bold and statement-making designs that appeal to consumers looking to stand out. - **Organic Leather:** Opportunity for companies to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly materials in the fashion industry. - **3D Animation:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop innovative visualization methods for showcasing product manufacturing processes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of avant-garde designs and organic materials to attract consumers. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Companies specializing in sustainable fashion can leverage the demand for eco-friendly materials like organic leather. - **Technology:** Technology companies can offer 3D animation solutions to help fashion brands showcase their manufacturing processes in a visually engaging way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge.md) - [Elegant Hybrid Sneaker Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelquantum-360-viii-3.md) - [Futuristic 3D-Printed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-novalis-styrax-breeze.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md)