# Cinderella-Inspired Footwear The Kathryn Wilson Cinderella Shoe is Worth $500,000 By Erin Fox | Published 2012-10-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathryn-wilson-cinderella References: [luxurylaunches](http://www.luxurylaunches.com/auctions/the_most_expensive_shoe_ever_made_in_new_zealand_is_worth_500000.php) & [kathrynwilson](http://www.kathrynwilson.com/) The Kathryn Wilson [Cinderella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney) shoe attracts the [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-louboutin-x-marvel) obsessed and the princess enthused. The heel itself is the most expensive shoe to ever be produced in New Zealand to date. The price tag will set the buyer back a cool $500,000 for a sparkling white round toe pump. The New Zealand designer collaborated with jewelry designer Sarah Hutchings to embellish the heel with [sparkling white diamonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-low-and-hi). The shoe will be released to the public in Auckland next week for the debute of Sarah Hutchings Fall/ Winter 2013 collection. Only available in a private auction the shoe will be up amongst the famous photographers such as Chris Sisarich and Rob Trathen. The fairy tale-infused shoe is bound to be the topic of discussion amongst the fashion obsessed and real-life princesses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Footwear:** The production of high-end, extravagant footwear is a growing trend in the fashion industry, presenting opportunities for designers to create innovative and unique shoe designs. - **Collaborative Design:** Collaborations between fashion designers and jewelry designers are becoming popular, offering opportunities for unique and luxurious creations that combine different artistic elements. - **Princess Inspired Fashion:** The popularity of princess-inspired fashion, such as the Cinderella shoe, allows designers to tap into the fascination with fairy tales and create magical and enchanting designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of luxury footwear by creating high-end, extravagant shoe collections that cater to the desires of fashion-forward and affluent consumers. - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can explore collaborations with fashion designers to produce unique, jewelry-embellished footwear, introducing innovative and luxurious designs to the market. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can take advantage of the princess-inspired fashion trend by organizing themed events and fashion shows that showcase fairy tale-inspired designs, attracting an audience of fashion enthusiasts and princess enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-plus.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Sophisticated Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champagne-era.md) - [Collaborative Statement Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs.md)