# Knee-High Crochet Footwear Inventive Shoes by Jen Kao for New York Fashion Week By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jen-kao1 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--jen-kao-nyfw-spring-2011-4795.html) & [jenkao](http://www.jenkao.com/) New York Fashion Week is famous for the unveiling of fashion innovations. This year's top creation may be these [crochet footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals) pieces by Jen Kao. Described as "somewhere between festival chic and A Midsummer Night's Dream," the entire Jen Kao line is something to look forward to. The [knee-high macrame footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra) is a perfect complement to the otherwise [hippie-inspired line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork) of free flowing silhouettes and light fabrics. **Implications** - The recent recession led to a resurgence of DIY styles as consumers made more affordable purchases at thrift stores. Even though many have recovered financially from the economic downturn, these consumers still appreciate products with handmade features as they are high-quality and express their individual style. Companies can cater to their desired demographic by incorporating craft elements such as knitwork or papercraft into their product designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crochet Fashion:** Designing fashion items with intricate crochet details for a unique look. - **Diy-inspired Design:** Incorporating craft elements such as knitwork or papercraft into product designs to appeal to a more frugal and individualistic customer base. - **Bohemian Aesthetic:** Introducing bohemian or hippie-inspired lines of free-flowing silhouettes for a relaxed and carefree fashion style. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can incorporate crochet details or bohemian-inspired designs in their collections to offer unique and trendy products. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers specializing in macrame and crochet techniques can capitalize on the growing trend of crochet fashion to provide high-quality material for designers. - **Handmade Products:** Companies that focus on handmade products with unique designs can appeal to the frugal and individualistic customer base seeking high-quality and one-of-a-kind items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [High Fashion Clog Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier.md) - [Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-x-dr-scholls.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Versatile Handmade Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md)