# Barb-Boasting Booties The Iris van Herpen and United Nude 'Thorn' Collection is Sharply Venomous By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-07-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-van-herpen-and-united-nude-thorn References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/07/03/thorn-by-iris-van-herpen-and-united-nude) & [irisvanherpen](http://www.irisvanherpen.com/) The Iris van Herpen and [United Nude](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-arrows-1) 'Thorn' collection feature some [devilish, man repelling boot-heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-capsule). While these vampire-esque shoes may look ordinary from the front, the sides will leave a few chills running down your spins. Created for Iris van Herpen's Autumn/Winter 2012 collection, this will be the sixth collaboration between the designer and eccentric shoe brand. Iris van Herpen is known for her ability to transform materials into eye-catching, offbeat works. The hidden platform and sky-high arch may frighten the faint at heart, but those with Lady Gaga fashion ambitions would jump at the opportunity to rock these badass booties. The [spike-adorned heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veneda-carter-4) come in various finishes, ranging from matte black to patent nude. Whether paired with a simple dress or casual denim, the Iris van Herpen and United Nude 'Thorn' collection will have heads turning and nerves tingling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 80% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Offbeat Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and eccentric shoe designs that stand out and cater to consumers looking for bold fashion statements. - **Sharp Detailing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore incorporating sharp detailing and embellishments into fashion accessories and footwear to create edgy and eye-catching designs. - **Statement Heels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design heels that feature unconventional shapes and materials to make a bold fashion statement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional materials, structures, and detailing in footwear design to push the boundaries of fashion footwear. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unique and attention-grabbing detailing and embellishments in fashion accessories to offer consumers standout and statement-making pieces. - **High-end Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with avant-garde designers and shoe brands to create high-fashion collections that push the boundaries and appeal to fashion-forward consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Dark Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection.md) - [Western-Inspired Statement Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito.md) - [Gothic Footwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-capsule.md)