# Fire Dragon Stilettos The Kobi Levi Contemporary Chinese Shoe is the Artist's Latest Release By Cammilyn Scott | Published 2011-06-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobi-levi-fire-dragon-chop-stick-stilettos References: [kobilevidesign.blogspot](http://kobilevidesign.blogspot.com/2011/05/contemporary-chinese.html) & [kobilevidesign.blogspot](http://kobilevidesign.blogspot.com/) Kobi Levi graduated from Bezalel academy of art and design specializing in footwear design. His footwear for women is designed and handmade in his studio. Kobi Levi describes his footwear as wearable art. Yes, his [whimsical artistic shoe designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi) are an expression of art and they can be functional if you dare to wear them. Kobi Levi’s current collection of footwear features the [Contemporary Chinese 2011 shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra), which features [fire dragons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-mamba), chop-stick stiletto heels and a whimsical twist of east meets west. The sculptural details of these amazing shoes features alluring curves, flame-defining cutouts, embossed leather uppers, and golden, metallic chop-stick heels. The Kobi Levi Contemporary Chinese fire dragon shoes are sweet and tangy and will add theatrical spice to your wardrobe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 61% | 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 - **Artistic Footwear:** Creating footwear designs that are not just functional but also serve as wearable art. - **Whimsical Shoe Designs:** Designing shoes with playful and unconventional elements. - **East Meets West Fashion:** Incorporating cultural influences from both Eastern and Western fashion styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore unique and artistic shoe designs. - **Art:** Artists can create wearable art pieces through footwear design. - **Retail:** Retailers can cater to niche markets by offering whimsical and unconventional shoe designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Dragon-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon1.md) - [Illustrative Custom Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-sneaker.md) - [New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway.md) - [Festive Lunar New Year Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-street-uno-year-of-the-dragon.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-cobra.md) - [New Year-Inspired Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-1.md) - [Stunning Japanese Art-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shun-sudo.md) - [Lunar Festivity-Inspired Embroidered Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-6.md) - [Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby.md)