# Mythical Oxford Footwear These Osborn Design Studio Shoes Conjure Patterns from the Past By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osborn-design-studio References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/12/29/osborn-design-blue-lightning-oxfords/) & [shop.osborndesign](http://shop.osborndesign.com/product/black-lightening) A new pair of Osborn Design Studio Shoes get embellished in a gold-dusted pattern, making them really stand out. In an all-over bright blue shade, these [oxford shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-3eye-shoe) are truly electrifying. The intricate [gold pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby) that runs all over the oxfords gives this pair a mythical and ancient look, resembling that of cryptic symbols from the past. These Osborn Design Studio Shoes also come in a [black and gold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers), a color combination which is just as stunning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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's Driving This Trend - **Mythical-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity for designers to create shoes that incorporate ancient and cryptic symbols into the design for a unique and intriguing look. - **Embellished Shoes:** Potential for shoe companies to explore new ways of adding intricate designs to shoes, such as gold-dusted patterns, to create standout pieces. - **Bold-colored Shoes:** Demand for shoes in bright and unique colors such as all-over bright blue shade to stand out in the market and appeal to customers looking for bold fashion statements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can push boundaries and explore new trends, such as incorporating ancient symbols and patterns, to create unique footwear design concepts. - **Shoe Manufacturing:** Shoe manufacturing industry can explore new methods of adding intricate designs to shoes using materials like gold dust for a high-end look and feel. - **Marketing:** Marketing companies can target audiences looking for bold fashion statements with new and exciting campaigns that highlight unique and standout shoe designs in bold colors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Mossy Stone-Mirrored Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio.md) - [Streetwear Oxford Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-3eye-shoe.md) - [Maximalist Patterned Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-og.md) - [Modern Sophisticated Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-oxford-collection.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby.md) - [Incredibly Sophisticated Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-boot-design.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Men's Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-in-ivy.md)