# Grass-Inspired Shearling Footwear These Jimmy Choo / Ashley Williams Flats Resemble AstroTurf By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-08-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-ashley-williams References: [us.jimmychoo](https://us.jimmychoo.com/en_CA/women/shoes/merlin-flat/green-shearling-ballerina-flats---MERLINFLATSHR030015.html) These unconventional ballet flats are part of the Jimmy Choo / Ashley Williams collection which embodies out-of-the-box styling. Featuring the vivid green color and texture of AstroTurf, these ballet flats are both quirky and comfortable. The shoes are made in Italy and crafted out of shearling materials. Each pair boasts a subtle, square toe design that is an homage to 60s and 70s footwear. Guaranteed to garner attention, these fun flats celebrate the fashion industry's ongoing [shearling obsession](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-collection). In addition to sporting [textured coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio) in the cozy materials, consumers are embracing a vast range of shearling accessories ranging from winter-ready handbags to more unexpected choices like these Jimmy Choo / Ashley Williams flats and even hair accessories that are hairy in texture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Shearling Obsession:** The ongoing fashion trend of shearling materials presents an opportunity for innovative designers to create new and unique accessories. - **Out-of-the-box Styling:** Designers can experiment with unconventional materials, such as AstroTurf, to create unexpected and attention-grabbing fashion pieces. - **Hairy-textured Accessories:** The popularity of shearling accessories, including footwear and hair accessories, offers room for expansion towards other hairy-textured accessories in fashion and beauty. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The shearling obsession trend has created opportunities for innovative fashion designers to experiment with new and unique materials and designs. - **Footwear:** The grass-inspired shearling ballet flats create room for new and creative designs in the footwear industry. - **Beauty:** The popularity of hairy-textured accessories creates opportunities for innovative beauty brands to incorporate similar materials and textures into their product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Chic Perforated Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perforated-flats.md) - [Chic Ballet Mesh Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreaming-ballet-mesh-flats.md) - [Patterned Floral Gardening Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardening-clog.md) - [Shaggy Suede Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-x-adidas-forest-hills.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Sheep Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-slippers.md) - [Fully Faux Fur-Lined Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-fur.md) - [Comfort-Centric Ultra-Stylish Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear.md)