# Disco-Inspired Platform Slippers YRU’s Dream Gold Platform is Ideal for Festive Events By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-11-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-slippers References: [yru.life](https://www.yru.life/collections/platforms/products/dreamgoldsequence) E-retailer YRU is known for its daring and dynamic fashion selection, and these disco-themed platform slippers are no exception. Appealing to fearless style fans, the e-commerce website targets Millennials with a love of nostalgia – especially the 90s club kid aesthetic that has made a triumphant return in recent seasons. These gilded and [sequin-clad shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karintha-sequin) feature an open-toed front, and sit on a 2” platform, and 6” heel. Despite their height, the platform slippers are supportive and comfortable, while giving any basic outfit pairing a more festive edge. Whether paired with jeans and a t-shirt, or a bolder holiday or New Year’s Eve outfit, the platforms are a fun accessory that transitions seamlessly from day to evening. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Disco-themed Fashion:** The disco-themed fashion trend provides disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion designers and retailers targeting Millennials who have a love of nostalgia. - **Festive Footwear:** The festive footwear trend provides disruptive innovation opportunities for shoe designers and retailers targeting the holiday and celebratory events market. - **Comfortable Platforms:** The comfortable platforms trend provides disruptive innovation opportunities for shoe designers and retailers seeking to offer stylish footwear that can be worn all day or night. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry has disruptive innovation opportunities to target Millennials who have a love of nostalgia with disco-themed fashion. - **Footwear Retail:** The footwear retail industry has disruptive innovation opportunities to provide comfortable and stylish platforms targeting the holiday and celebratory events market. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry has disruptive innovation opportunities to offer festive footwear options for guests attending events, especially during holiday and celebratory seasons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Holiday Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-tassel-pump.md) - [Statement Fur Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-tpain.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) - [Stylish Platform Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bae-clog.md) - [Fuzzy Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-collection.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md)