# Bizarre Shapely Shoes Footwear Gets Angular With Kicks From Koji Horigome By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koji-horigome References: [kojihorigome](http://www.kojihorigome.com/works.html) These shoes from Koji Horigome are outrageous! Originally from Japan, Koji Horigome was schooled at the [London College of Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Este-Lauder-Companies-Announced) at the [University of Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baublebar-collegiate-collection) in London. Once he finished his BTEC Diploma in Fashion Production and his [FdA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-paste-eczema-care) in Fashion Design Technology, he began making eccentric collections like the one pictured above. Koji Horigome now works as a freelance shoe designer and patterner in London, UK creating bizarre men's and women's footwear. **Implications** - Using fashion for self-expression is not an unfamiliar concept. As more people become aware of a need to express themselves with clothing and accessories, fashion designers are producing more unconventional pieces. Popular designs are becoming more shocking and risque since consumers are more likely to purchase a product based on originality than ever before. Comfort is taking a back seat to creativity and style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unconventional Footwear Design:** The trend of creating unconventional footwear designs that prioritize originality over comfort and practicality. - **Fashion as Self-expression:** A trend of using fashion as a means of self-expression, leading to the creation of more shocking and risque designs. - **Creative Male and Female Shoe Design:** A trend of designing creatively unique and angular shoes for both men and women. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Opportunities for fashion designers to create unique and creative designs that prioritize originality over practicality. - **Footwear Industry:** Opportunities for the footwear industry to create more unconventional and innovative designs that prioritize style over comfort. - **Retail Industry:** Opportunities for the retail industry to capitalize on the demand for unconventionally designed footwear, catering to consumers looking to express themselves through fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-finger-shoe.md) - [Bold Sculptural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spunge-osmosis.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Citrus-Hued Anti-Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoka-speed-loafer.md)