# Sharp Skeletal Stilettos These Janina Alleyne Designs are the Future of Footwear By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-07-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janina-alleyne References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2012/07/12/the-future-of-footwear-fashionably-printed-heels/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/janinaalleyne/Exoskeleton-3D-printed-shoes) These Janina Alleyne skeletal shoes are simply striking. The unconventional designs were created by the UK designer, a recent graduate from DeMontfort University in Footwear Design. The series of shoes is entitled the '[Exoskeleton Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo),' with Alleyne's driving inspiration being the external skeleton structures of marine invertebrates, fantasy creatures and insects. Each of the intricate designs were created through the advanced technology of [3D printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-novalis-styrax-breeze). The printing process has translated Alleyne's designs into fluid anatomical shapes that are piercing. These simply [stunning heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inez) could carry the strut of any fierce fashionista, if she had the guts to wear them. It is no wonder this captivating collection was nominated for the 2012 Mulberry Accessory Award. The forward-thinking Janina Alleyne is definitely a name to look out in the future of fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skeletal Footwear Designs:** Opportunity for disrupting the fashion industry with unconventional, 3D printed shoes inspired by natural structures. - **Fluid Anatomical Shapes:** Opportunity for innovation in 3D printing technology to create intricate and striking shoe designs. - **Forward-thinking Fashion Designers:** Opportunity for showcasing unique and captivating designs that push the boundaries of traditional fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for incorporating disruptive footwear designs into the fashion industry to create a bold and unique style. - **3D Printing:** Opportunity for leveraging advanced 3D printing technology in the production of fashion accessories and footwear. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for introducing innovative and unconventional footwear designs into the accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-slipon-suede-boots.md) - [Futuristic 3D-Printed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-novalis-styrax-breeze.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md)