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# Heavy Artillery Pumps
Lauren Tennenbaum of (In)decorous Taste is Layering Harnesses

By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-08-25 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauren-tennenbaum-indecorous-taste
References: [indecoroustaste](http://www.indecoroustaste.com/2010/07/strapped.html)

Lauren Tennenbaum of (In)Decorous Taste has to be a shoe God, considering how there’s no other way to describe her creativity and ability to create these awesome DIY projects.

Her latest includes layers of harnesses, studs, [crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski), and a [pair of heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection). This is the perfect equation for an incredible pair of heavy artillery pumps. These strapped heels are fashioned with [black and nude leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veneda-carter-4), then layered to create a unique texture and design. Be sure to check out the gallery for a closer look at the shoe by Lauren Tennenbaum of (In)Decorous Taste.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.4/10
- Popularity: 96% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Layered Shoe Fashion:** The trend of combining multiple textures and embellishments in shoe design offers opportunities for disruption by incorporating sustainable materials and utilizing 3D printing technology.
- **DIY Footwear:** DIY shoe-making kits and online tutorials can disrupt the traditional footwear industry by providing consumers with personalized and sustainable options for footwear.
- **Harness Accessories:** The trend of harnesses as a fashion accessory can be disrupted by incorporating technology such as flexible screens or LED lighting to create interactive designs.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Retail:** Retail companies can disrupt the traditional footwear market by offering customizable, sustainable options for consumers through the use of 3D printing technology or DIY shoe-making kits.
- **Textile and Leather Production:** Incorporating sustainable materials like upcycled fabrics or vegan leather alternatives into shoe production can disrupt the textile and leather industry and appeal to the growing demand for eco-friendly options.
- **Wearable Technology:** Harness design can be disrupted by incorporating wearable technology such as flexible screens or LED lighting, opening up new possibilities for fashion accessories in the tech industry.

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