# Flouncy Tulle Platforms The Nicholas Kirkwood Ruffle Pumps are Conservative Yet Fun By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-12-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicholas-kirkwood-ruffle-pumps References: [talkshoes](http://www.talkshoes.com/8636/nicholas-kirkwood-ruffle-trimmed-pump/) & [nicholaskirkwood](http://www.nicholaskirkwood.com/) When you sashay down the street in your [Nicholas Kirkwood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule) ruffle pumps with your head held high people will stop and stare. It could be the way your hips sway or the way the ruffled trimming reacts to the breeze. These flouncy heels spice up the design of a [simple black platform pump](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals). They are six inches high and made out of suede. Tulle creates the [soft feathery ruffle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots) at the back of the heels. You may not be a fan of all-over print, or perhaps the bold patterns and geometric shoe designs Kirkwood made before intimidated you. The Nicholas Kirkwood ruffle pumps are satisfyingly simple, but at the same time eye-catching. Image Credit: [Net-A-Porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flouncy Tulle Platforms:** The trend of incorporating tulle and ruffles into platform shoe designs offers a unique and playful twist to traditional footwear. - **Suede Heels:** The trend of using suede material for high heels adds a luxurious and elegant touch to shoe designs. - **Eye-catching Simplicity:** The trend of creating visually striking yet simple shoe designs allows for a balance between sophistication and style. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can explore incorporating tulle and ruffles into their platform shoe designs to attract fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the use of suede material for high heels to offer customers a sense of luxury and exclusivity. - **Design Industry:** The design industry can embrace the trend of creating visually striking yet simple shoe designs to cater to individuals seeking elegant and statement-making footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Holiday Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-tassel-pump.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan.md)