# Gilded Gladiator Heels The Jeffrey Campbell Mattea Metal Stiletto Embodies Power and Femininity By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattea-metal References: [shopakira](http://www.shopakira.com/products/jeffrey-campbell-mattea-metal.html) & [jeffreycampbellshoes](http://www.jeffreycampbellshoes.com/) The Jeffrey Campbell Mattea Metal stiletto from e-retailer Shop Akira is a glamorous take on a classic gladiator sandal design. Leave it to the adventurous shoe designer to always surprise his fans with unique footwear accessories that are guaranteed to get one noticed. Available for the price tag of $250.00, these stunning [stiletto sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection) feature an open-toed and [metallic leather upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror), an adjustable ankle strap and back zip closure that allows for accessibility and comfort. Jeffrey Campbell's Mattea Metal stiletto also features a [cutout platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise) that stands at 1 inch while supporting its 4 1/2" heel. Showcased in a gleaming rose gold finish, this show-stopping shoe accessory is a definite attention grabber that is sure to spark up conversation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glamorous Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique and attention-grabbing shoe designs. - **Metallic Leather:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in utilizing metallic leather in fashion accessories. - **Cutout Platforms:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing shoes with cutout platforms for added style and comfort. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion retail industry by offering unique and eye-catching footwear designs. - **Leather Goods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the leather goods industry by incorporating metallic leather in various fashion accessories. - **Shoe Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the shoe manufacturing industry by designing and producing shoes with cutout platforms for a trendy and comfortable look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Department Store-Exclusive Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cappa-blade-starsway.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-slipon-suede-boots.md)