# Masquerade Footwear These Fantasy Vintage Sandals Are Perfect for a Costume Ball By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2009-02-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quirky-retro-sandals-fantasy-vintage-shoes References: [fashionserved](http://www.fashionserved.com/Gallery/Shoes/176045) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/vinas/Frame) Most, if not all, of these beautiful pieces of footwear look like they belong in the category of “[unwearable shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo),” but I could very well be wrong. What’s indisputable, however, is the finesse and exquisite style of these [gorgeous sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals). These enchanting sandals were designed with a [pointy toe and semi skinny stiletto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-tassel-pump) that reminds of the glamorous 1950s. Their retro touch and delicate but quirky design exude a fancy fairytale presence. **Implications** - No longer looking for simple styles, consumers are attracted to more dramatic designs. Products featuring a bolder aesthetic are appealing to those who want to make a statement. Developing more items that contain a flair could help a company attract more customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dramatic Footwear:** Consumers are attracted to more dramatic shoe designs. - **Quirky Design:** Customers are drawn to shoes with unique and quirky design elements. - **Retro Touches:** Shoes with a vintage, retro look are resonating with consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Developing creative and unique footwear designs could help attract more customers to a fashion brand. - **Costume and Cosplay:** These fantasy vintage sandals could appeal to consumers looking for footwear options for costume balls and cosplay events. - **Event Planning:** Event planners could offer these unique sandals as an option for customers looking for fancy footwear options for their events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Sophisticated Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champagne-era.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md)