# Fancy Baroque Platforms Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte Shoes Mix Old & New By Summer Luu | Published 2010-09-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicholas-kirkwood-for-rodarte References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/09/15/nicholas-kirkwood-for-rodarte-shoes/) & [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashionweek/womenswear/ss11/article/8366/1/rodarte-ss11) During New York Fashion Week 2010, Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte designed lovely [baroque-styled platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bae-clog) for the runway. The two pairs of platforms featured on the models were in a golden bronze and pretty sky blue. The [detailed baroque pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society) was placed all over the shoe from strap to heel, standing tall and bold. Any one of the two platforms worn would lend a great eye-catching pattern to any boring outfit. **Implications** - These are the kind of products that are made for the style-conscious fashionista. In a day and age where originality and unusualness are held in high esteem, these platforms are perfect for a woman who wouldn't be caught dead wearing the same shoes as another woman. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Baroque-styled Platforms:** Designing baroque-styled platforms offers a unique and eye-catching footwear option for style-conscious consumers. - **Originality and Unusualness:** Emphasizing original and unusual designs caters to the demand for personalization and exclusivity in the fashion industry. - **Fashionista Style:** Catering to the style-conscious fashionista's desire for distinctive and statement-making pieces provides a lucrative market opportunity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can leverage baroque-inspired platforms to create unique and captivating footwear designs. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can tap into the demand for originality and unusualness by incorporating baroque elements into their footwear collections. - **Personalized Fashion:** Personalized fashion industry can provide customized options for fashion-forward consumers looking for distinctive and statement-making pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Stylish Platform Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bae-clog.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md)