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# Villainous Footwear Collections
The Power and Submission 2012 Line is Fiercely Fabulous

By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-21 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-and-submission-2012
References: [lookk](http://www.lookk.com/eniko-toth-kern/power-and-submission-2012-1) & [lookk](http://www.lookk.com/eniko-toth-kern/about)

The 'Power and Submission' 2012 footwear collection features a number of fierce shoe styles. Designed by Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest graduate Enikő Toth Kern, this stunning collection is not for the faint of heart. Perfect for the risk-taking fashionista or [superhero villain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics), the designer's work is both experimental and expressive of her edgy personal style.

Fusing decadence and danger, the leather-made [stilettos feature pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection), ankle booties and [thigh-high boot designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots). Featuring intricate detailing, the soaring shoes include overlapping leather accents as well as sharply detailed heel designs.

The designer of this collection Enikő Toth Kern is obviously very artful and avant-garde. Both conceptual and chic, this creative footwear line brings out a woman's wild side.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8%
- 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

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Fierce Footwear:** The 'Power and Submission' 2012 collection showcases fierce shoe styles with intricate detailing and avant-garde designs, presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry.
- **Experimental Fashion:** Enikő Toth Kern's edgy and expressive footwear collection blends decadence and danger, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
- **Wild Style:** The leather-made stilettos of the 'Power and Submission' collection bring out a woman's wild side, offering an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the personal style industry.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Footwear:** The captivating designs and intricate detailing in the 'Power and Submission' collection present an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry.
- **Fashion:** Enikő Toth Kern's experimental and expressive approach to footwear opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
- **Personal Style:** The 'Power and Submission' collection's fusion of decadence and danger offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the personal style industry, catering to individuals seeking a wild and unique aesthetic.

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