# Paint Splattered Footwear Color-Splashed Brown Blucher Shoes by Alexander McQueen By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-splattered-footwear References: [viacomit.net](http://viacomit.net/2010/02/03/alexander-mcqueen-paint-splattered-blucher/) & [barneys](http://www.barneys.com/Paint) London-born fashion designer, Alexander McQueen, has come up with a [leather plain toe four-eye blucher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog) on leather sole with a twist: The shoes appear to be [splattered with paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso). The Italian-made shoe is being touted as an, “artistic creation," and sells for $795 per pair through Barney’s of New York. In less affluent circles, such shoes are to be avoided as they indicate a lack of physical coordination or an inability to afford both a pair of work and a [pair of dress shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white). As haute couture, however, they should certainly cause a stir. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Footwear:** Opportunity to create footwear designs that incorporate artistic elements, such as paint splatters, to appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion Statement Shoes:** Potential for designing shoes that make a bold statement, like the splattered paint design, to capture attention and differentiate from traditional footwear. - **Luxury Fashion Experimentalism:** Opportunity to explore unconventional designs and materials in luxury fashion, such as the paint-splattered shoes, to cater to consumers seeking unique and avant-garde styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion designers to push boundaries and create unconventional footwear designs that stand out in the market. - **Luxury Retail:** Opportunity for luxury retailers to offer experimental and artistic footwear options, like the paint-splattered shoes, to appeal to affluent customers looking for exclusive and statement-making pieces. - **Artisanal Shoe Manufacturing:** Potential for artisanal shoemakers to incorporate artistic techniques, like paint splattering, into their handcrafted footwear creations, catering to a niche market of consumers seeking bespoke and unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Soft Visual Delicate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexion-sneaker.md) - [Pre-Worn Paint-Splattered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-5.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Artisanal Sunbleached Unique Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-2.md) - [Collaborative Dramatic Soled Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-boot.md) - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md)