# Eye-Catching Statement Shoes These Strappy Pierre Hardy Sandals Feature a Sultry Eye Print By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pierre-hardy-sandals References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/eye-print-shoes) & [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/443417/Pierre_Hardy/suede-leather-and-calf-hair-sandals) These eye-catching [Pierre Hardy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-bijoux) sandals will have all eyes on you. The suede, leather and calf hair footwear features a sultry eye print that is simultaneously unsettling and fabulous. The playful bright green calf hair adds a pop of neon-esque color to these otherwise [black high-heeled sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection). The [strappy statement shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops) would look best with a sleek dress at an evening event. The four inch heels are made out of black leather, multicolored suede (to create the eye print detail) and the aforementioned brightly hued calf hair. There is also a buckle-fastening ankle strap at the top of the Pierre Hardy sandals. If your eye is set on this feminine footwear, the pair is available online at Net-A-Porter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Statement Shoes:** The trend towards bold, eye-catching statement shoes opens the opportunity for footwear companies to experiment with unique designs and prints. - **Eye Print Detail:** The popularity of the eye print detail in fashion demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in textile printing and digital printing technologies. - **Calf Hair:** The rise of calf hair as a material for footwear presents an opportunity for sustainable and environmentally conscious innovation in the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The trend towards statement shoes and eye-catching prints presents an opportunity for fashion companies to differentiate themselves in a crowded market with unique and bold designs. - **Footwear:** As designers experiment with different materials and prints, the footwear industry can continue to innovate and create new styles to keep up with changing trends and consumer preferences. - **Textile Printing:** The popularity of the eye print detail in fashion presents an opportunity for the textile printing industry to develop new techniques for creating highly detailed and intricate patterns on fabric. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Department Store-Exclusive Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cappa-blade-starsway.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md)