# Nifty Neon Stilettos The Nicholas Kirkwood Spring/Summer 2010 Shoe Collection By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicholas-kirkwood-spring-summer-2010 References: [obsessedwithshoes](http://obsessedwithshoes.com/post/Nicholas-Kirkwood-Shoes-SpringSummer-2010.aspx) & [nicholaskirkwood](http://www.nicholaskirkwood.com) If you are looking for intricately designed, electric-colored shoes for Spring than look no further than the [Nicholas Kirkwood Spring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule)/Summer 2010 collection. The famed shoe designer mixes exotic skins, eccentric cut-outs and [neon colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906a-neon-pack) to create eye-catching heels. Kirkwood’s signature cut-out heel is visible on almost all the shoes as is the [sculptural shape he gives his platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals). If you are looking to add some length to your frame the Nicholas Kirkwood Spring/Summer 2010 collection is perfect for you-this is not a flat-friendly shoe designer. One thing is for sure, these shoes will keep Kirkwood in good standing with fashionistas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric-colored Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of customizable neon shoes that allow consumers to design their own color combinations. - **Exotic Skins:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a sustainable and cruelty-free alternative to exotic animal skins for shoe manufacturing. - **Sculptural Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology into sculptural platforms to create shoes that provide enhanced comfort and support. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement blockchain technology to track the entire supply chain of fashion products, ensuring transparency and ethical sourcing. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize 3D printing technology to offer on-demand and custom-fit shoes, reducing waste and optimizing production. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine sustainable materials and advanced design techniques to create eco-friendly and visually stunning shoe collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-bridal-collection.md)