# Iconic Actress-Inspired Footwear Liam Fahy Spring 2013 Line Honors Katherine Hepburn By Erin Fox | Published 2012-12-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liam-fahy-spring-2013 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/shoes/b--liam-fahy-32292.html) & [liamfahy](http://www.liamfahy.com/) The Liam Fahy Spring 2013 collection embodies the work of Katherine Hepburn’s The African Queen. The quality of each pair of heels speaks highly of the designer and his work in the [luxury footwear industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra). Liam Fahy incorporated the idea of a [safari-inspired line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork) mixed with the high class idea of colonialism. The Spring 2013 collection has a mixture of high heels, slipper shoes, flats and sandals. The colors of the collection combine the hues of the African scenery with the mundane nature of the Spring 2013 collections. Surprisingly, the Liam Fahy Spring 2013 line comes from London, United Kingdom and does a seamless job of incorporating beautiful safari ideology into the European-based collection. From mustard hues to rich wine colors, the collection is a great rendition of the 1951 film. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Footwear Inspiration:** Designing high-end footwear inspired by iconic figures that conjures the essence of luxury apparel, accessories, and fashion. - **Safari-inspired Fashion:** Creating unique designs, colors and styles that evoke the African landscape and represent the rich culture and heritage. - **Cultural Fusion Fashion:** Mixing cultural designs and motifs with contemporary European fashion to create distinctive, vibrant pieces that foster cross-cultural understanding. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Incorporating iconic figures and cultural references to elevate the level of quality craftsmanship and design in high-end shoes. - **Fashion:** + Developing innovative styles and designs inspired by the rich African landscape with a focus on cultural fusion and sustainability. - **Luxury Goods:** Creating high-end products that adhere to cultural motifs and materials to create a unique product that challenges the consumers' expectations and offers new interpretations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katherine-tashs-spring-2026.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Refined Comfort-Focused Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-footwear1.md) - [Bohemian Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)