# Tribal Print Wedges ALDO for Julian Louie Spring 2011 Footwear Features Peep-Toe Shoes Aplenty By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julian-louie-spring-2011 References: [nitrolicious](http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2010/09/15/aldo-for-julian-louie-spring-2011-footwear-collection/) & [julianlouie](http://www.julianlouie.com/) The ALDO for Julian Louie Spring 2011 Footwear is tribal chic and sky-high. These [chunky wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge) come in a variety of flattering looks that are perfect for spring. The patchwork on the wedges makes a bold statement on an already daring shoe. Brown is one of the main colors you will see in each of the shoe patterns, as well as peeks of white. These [ALDO for Julian Louie Spring 2011 wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-2024-holiday-collection) are a must-0have for any fashionista’s collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chunky Wedges:** The trend towards chunky wedges creates opportunities for innovative material use and unique design elements. - **Tribal Chic:** The tribal print trend inspires fashion brands to experiment with global-inspired prints and patterns on a range of clothing and accessory items. - **Patchwork Design:** Patchwork design elements offer potential for new approaches to color-blocking and texture-mixing in footwear and apparel design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can create new lines that incorporate tribal print and patchwork-inspired designs to appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can experiment with new materials and construction methods to produce more varied, supportive chunky wedge designs. - **Textile:** Textile industry can capitalize on the popularity of tribal prints and patchwork design elements by offering new and unique fabrics for use in apparel and footwear manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Bohemian Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork.md) - [Event-Ready Spring Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-1.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Padded Fashion-Forward Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-walk.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md)