# Doll-Inspired Platform Footwear YRU's Deelite Pink Heels are Made with Vegan Patent Leather By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-09-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-heels References: [yrushoes](https://yrushoes.com/collections/neu-realeases/products/deelite-pink) YRU's Deelite Pink heels are made from vegan patent leather and are reminiscent of rubber toy accessories that are made wearable in real life. The [doll-inspired shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-bratz) are a [pale pastel pink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heydude-x-sweethearts-collection) with fuchsia strap detailing. The strap boasts a heart-shaped cutout and is paired with loafer-inspired piping in a matching fuchsia shade. Featuring a [2 1/4" platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals) and a 4 1/4" heel, YRU's Deelite shoes are priced at $120 and stay true to the fast fashion brand's aesthetic -- centered around youthful novelty apparel that targets Gen Z and Millennial consumers. In addition to its range of sculptural shoes, YRU also carries a collection of stylish protective masks, bold eyewear and more pieces that are guaranteed to garner attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Doll-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity for innovative designs that combine novelty, fashion, and nostalgia elements. - **Vegan Fashion:** Potential for disrupting the fashion industry with sustainable and cruelty-free materials. - **Youthful Novelty Apparel:** Market niche for unique and attention-grabbing clothing targeted towards Gen Z and Millennial consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity to offer a wider range of vegan and doll-inspired footwear to meet growing demand. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Potential for incorporating vegan patent leather and other cruelty-free materials into sustainable fashion collections. - **Novelty Accessories:** Market potential for creative and playful accessories that evoke nostalgia and capture the attention of younger consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Bubblegum-Scented Jelly-Like Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-loafer.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.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)