# Whale-Inspired Footwear The Kobi Levi Orca Collection is Fishy By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-06-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobi-levi-orca-collection References: [kobilevidesign](http://kobilevidesign.com/index.php/footwear/mr-orca.html) The Orca collection by Kobi Levi is full of incredible creations. Both the female and male versions of the shoe use the same combination of black and white colors in a classic, yet inventively whimsical way. The eyes of the whale are positioned at the front of the shoes, and at the back end is the body. This sling-back shoe has a glossy finish, and at the bottom of the heel lies a curved tail that will remind you of Free Willy. The use of black and white sophisticate the shoe making it chic despite its kitschy element. Though the on-paper description of the shoe may have classy fashionistas wary, its aesthetics prove to be elegant, fun and whimsical. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whale-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry with whimsical and inventive shoe designs inspired by nature. - **Black-and-white Color Combination:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design industry by exploring new ways to use the classic black-and-white color palette. - **Glossy Finish:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry by incorporating glossy finishes to create a sleek and modern look. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry with unique and imaginative shoe designs inspired by unconventional sources. - **Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design industry by reimagining the use of black and white color combinations in creative and unexpected ways. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry by experimenting with glossy finishes to create visually striking and modern shoe designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals.md) - [Whale-Shaped Dynamic Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whale-baguette-bag.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Marine-Inspired Mouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arjun-vallabheshwar.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan.md) - [Frog Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frog-clog.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md)