# $2,000 Sandals The Rick Owens Organza Wedges Are Some Seriously Show-Stopping Shoes By JDurhamII | Published 2011-03-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-organza-wedge-sandals References: [luxurylaunches](http://www.luxurylaunches.com/fashion/rick_owens_leather_wedges_with_organza_details_are_not_meant_for_all.php) & [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/111282#) Rick Owens has adorned these luxurious [leather wedge sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge) with organza to create a very sexy $2,000 fashion statement. In the images above, the sandals are paired with a Rick Owens dress and form the perfect accessory, but the shoes can also hold their own and add a punch of couture style to any outfit. The sandal's heels are 5 inches high with a 1.5-inch platform. For the unfamiliar, organza is a luxury weave made from silk that is often replicated using nylons or polyester. The weave is frequently used in [wedding attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-danielle-frankel) and decorations, but Rick Owens, who is known for his avant-garde and subversive eye, has transformed this material into a stunning footwear accent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and design to create high-end shoes that are unique and visually striking. - **Avant-garde Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of traditional fashion by incorporating unconventional elements and creating statement pieces. - **High-end Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop extravagant accessories that can elevate any outfit and serve as a focal point of self-expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with designers to explore new materials and techniques to create unique and luxurious fashion items. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional materials and designs to create avant-garde shoes that appeal to fashion-forward consumers. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce high-end accessories that incorporate unexpected materials and designs, offering consumers a new level of style and self-expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Minimalist Travel Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md)