# Patriotic Feather Heels The Liberty Pumps are a Quirky Take on Americana Style By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-08-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-pumps References: [theglamazons.blogspot](http://theglamazons.blogspot.ca/2010/06/designer-crush-gasoline-glamours-pumps.html) & [gasolineglamour](http://www.gasolineglamour.com/product_p/112ds.htm) Gasoline Glamour's [Liberty Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-london-x-adidas-2026) display [American pride](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eau-america) in the most unusual way. While stars and stripes are the appropriate approach to Americana style, these pumps showcase the American aesthetic with fluffy feathers. Perfect for [Fourth of July celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firework-frappuccino) or an America-themed fashion show, these pumps are rather peculiar. The 8" heel makes for an intimidating height while the decorative appeal softens the overall look. Though the Liberty Pumps are fit for the spring/summer season, these shoes are a closed toe style. Red, white and blue feathers completely cover these eccentric pumps from the heel to the toe. Many American women may have a sense of pride for their country but it takes a real eccentric fashion fan to wear these shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Feather-embellished Footwear:** The unconventional use of feathers on footwear presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry. - **Quirky Americana Fashion:** Creating unconventional and eccentric fashion pieces inspired by American culture opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Statement Shoe Designs:** Designing shoes with unique and attention-grabbing elements like feathers can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating unconventional elements like feathers into their designs. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can tap into the trend of feather-embellished footwear to create disruptive innovation in shoe design. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can seize the opportunity to incorporate eccentric fashion pieces like the Liberty Pumps into Fourth of July celebrations or America-themed fashion shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Holiday Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-tassel-pump.md) - [Patriotic Americana Pastry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-of-july-donuts.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md)