# Gothic Ballerinas A Luxirare Post Called 'Mute' Shows Off Some Killer Louboutin Heels By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-10-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxirare-mute References: [luxirare](http://luxirare.com/mute/) Luxirare, a blog about fine fashion and fine food, has brought us another fashionable photoshoot to drool over. Particularly drool-worthy are the [lace-up, vintage Louboutin heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-1) shown in the photos. The shoes are obviously dance-inspired and add a light, [ballerina-esque touch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-ballerin) to the otherwise [gothic ensemble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-capsule). Furthermore, the shoot is called ‘Mute’ and the girl’s mouth is completely edited out of the photo. These shots are the perfect mix of creepy and sassy (thanks to those killer Louboutin heels). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 57% | 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 - **Gothic-inspired Footwear:** Opportunities to design shoes for those who want to add a dark touch to their fashion. - **Creative Photoshoots:** Opportunities to create unique, artistic images to showcase products and fashion. - **Mystery Fashion:** Opportunities to create clothing items or accessories that are designed to conceal or enhance certain features. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Innovative accessories for fashion enthusiasts looking for dark, unique design elements. - **Photography:** Opportunities to capitalize on unique photography concepts like the 'Mute' photoshoot. - **Art and Design:** Exploration and creation of new, boundary-pushing ideas for fashion design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan.md) - [Balletcore Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkinetic-fluent-1.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-bridal-collection.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md)