# Crystallized Cheetah Heels The Lanvin Swarovski Crystal-Embellished Sandals are Tough Yet Chic By Carly Foy | Published 2011-04-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-swarovski-crystal-embellished-sandals References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2011/04/07/lanvin-swarovski-crystal-embellished-leather-sandals/) & [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/101537#) These [Lanvin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu) [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski) Crystal-Embellished sandals are super chic. The five-inch heels are made of black leather and are adorned with Swarovski black crystals. The heels are completed with a one-inch platform that is printed with a blurred cheetah-inspired design. The [crystal-embellished sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-low-and-hi) are the perfect definition of badass, with their door hinge-like straps and thin pencil metal heel. These heels are the perfect footwear choice for day or evening wear, as the heavy leather look allows for great versatility while maintaining a unique quality that makes the wearer stand out. The Lanvin Swarovski Crystal-Embellished sandals are a must-have for the season and provide the perfect way to generate shoe envy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crystal-embellished Footwear:** The trend of crystal-embellished footwear offers an opportunity for brands to create unique and luxurious shoe designs. - **Blurred Print Designs:** The trend of blurred print designs presents an opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with unconventional patterns and textures. - **Versatile Statement Heels:** The trend of versatile statement heels allows for the creation of footwear that can be worn from day to evening, appealing to consumers seeking both style and practicality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of crystal-embellished footwear, creating unique and high-end shoe collections. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can leverage the trend of blurred print designs to offer exclusive and innovative products that cater to affluent consumers. - **Retail:** The retail industry can tap into the trend of versatile statement heels, providing customers with fashion-forward and functional footwear options to suit various occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Collaborative Statement Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs.md) - [Department Store-Exclusive Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cappa-blade-starsway.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md)