# Nautical Slingbacks Opening Ceremony Lace-Up Rope Wedges Are Shipshape By Alison Heller | Published 2010-04-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-up-rope-wedges References: [setyourstyle](http://www.setyourstyle.com/post/accessories/opening-ceremony-rope-wedge.html) & [openingceremony.us](http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=2&catid=16&subcatid=84&productid=13684) The season for nautical accents sails closer by the day, and Opening Ceremony's Lace-Up Rope Wedges put you right on the boat for spring fashion. Available in bone and black, the wedges feature chic leather bodies accented with gold eyelets. Thick rope laces weave the wedges firmly to your foot. These adorable peep toe slingbacks rise into a [4" wedge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections). If you're looking to dive into the [nautical trend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bateau) this year with a pair of [Lace Up Rope Wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule), you'll need to be prepared to part with $470. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nautical Fashion:** Incorporate the nautical aesthetic into clothing, accessories, and footwear for spring/summer 2021 - **Rope Accents:** Integrate rope designs, such as laces or embellishments, into fashion accessories and footwear - **Peep Toe Wedges:** Offer peep toe wedge options with unique design accents and bold colors to appeal to spring and summer shoppers ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Top off existing spring/summer fashion lines with nautical-themed clothing, accessories, and footwear to attract nautical enthusiasts - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Incorporate rope designs and other nautical detailing into new and existing footwear lines for spring/summer 2021 - **Luxury Goods:** Create high-end, nautical-themed fashion accessories, such as purses, belts, and jewelry, to appeal to luxury shoppers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Pre-Washed Leather Classic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-original-boat-show.md) - [Bohemian Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Sleek T-Strap Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkees-x-jcrew.md) - [Outdoor Formal Hybrid Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uneek-loafer-wk.md)