# Posh Tropical Footwear The Nicholas Kirkwood Summer 2013 Collection is Fanciful and Ladylike By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicholas-kirkwood-summer-2013 References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/nicholas-kirkwood) & [nicholaskirkwood](http://www.nicholaskirkwood.com/) The Nicholas Kirkwood Summer 2013 collection might have been inspired by different [tropical locales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer), which is perfect for the season, but the end result has generated more quirkiness than heat. Of course, any eccentricities that are part of this footwear line have a posh edge. From the fun heels to the bright colors and hectic patterns, the shoes will be the crowning element in any wardrobe. Whether worn with minimalist outfits for some panache or to an equally bold ensemble for added bang, the heels in the Nicholas Kirkwood Summer 2013 collection are great for many occasions. There are [sky high platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops) for a night out and [strappy sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs) for a day at the beach. Overall, they are ladylike and fanciful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tropical-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity for designers to create footwear that combines playful tropical prints with high-end design elements. - **Quirky-elegant Fashion:** Potential to offer consumers a fresh spin on traditional high fashion with innovative designs that incorporate playful and whimsical elements. - **Versatile Statement Heels:** Opportunity to create footwear that can elevate both casual and formal outfits, adding a statement piece to any wardrobe. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers and retailers can capitalize on the growing demand for innovative and unique footwear designs. - **Luxury Fashion Industry:** Luxury fashion brands can integrate playful and whimsical elements into their designs, offering customers a fresh take on traditional high-end fashion. - **Lifestyle Industry:** Lifestyle companies can incorporate tropical-inspired designs into other accessories such as bags, hats, and jewelry, expanding product offerings for customers seeking playful, statement pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Bohemian Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md)