# Badass Beaded Platforms The Nicholas Kirkwood AW11 Collection is Off the Chain By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicholas-kirkwood-aw11 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Shoe-heaven-Nicholas-Kirkwood-6276.html) & [nicholaskirkwood](http://www.nicholaskirkwood.com) Ok shoe lovers from around the world, I have a special treat for you--a sneak peak at the Nicholas Kirkwood AW11 collection. Fashionising recently visited his showroom during the Paris Fashion Week and was able to snag some really rich photos for you to browse through. It'll surely whet your appetite and make you wish that summer would come and go so that you can strut your stuff in these shoes come fall. From [sculptural masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski) to more subtle designs, the Nicholas Kirkwood AW11 collection is filled with everything a girl could want or need. Although some might think that the Nicholas Kirkwood AW11 collection is rather tame, I think it signals a return to [simple elegance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule) with some wild touches such as [beaded platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 69% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Simple Elegance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop minimalist fashion designs with unexpected, eye-catching details. - **Sculptural Masterpieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create footwear with unique, artistic shapes that push the boundaries of traditional design. - **Beaded Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional craftsmanship with modern materials to create shoes that are both sophisticated and whimsical. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and eco-friendly materials into the production of high-end footwear. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology, such as 3D printing, into the manufacturing process to create custom-fit luxury shoes. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to create limited-edition footwear that blurs the line between fashion and art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md)