# Strong Simple Stilettos The Rachel Roy Shoe Collection is Inspired by Manolo Blahnik By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-roy-shoe-collection References: [styleite](http://www.styleite.com/media/rachel-roy-shoe-collection/) & [racked](http://racked.com/archives/2012/01/31/rachel-roy-follows-in-mentor-manolo-blahniks-footsteps-introduces-shoe-line.php) If you're a fan of footwear by Manolo Blahnik (and really, who isn't?), then you'll definitely be a fan of the Rachel Roy shoe collection. The fashion designer is launching her own line of covetable footwear, which offers a mix of [polished ladylike pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule) and [chic stiletto booties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot) in snakeskin, wool and suede, and features colors and prints ranging from cherry red and electric blue to polka dots and gingham. Roy, whose mentor *is* Manolo Blahnik himself, has designed a shoe collection that she describes is for women who desire "strong and sexy" shoes. Says Roy, "My collection is just that — strong and sexy. It represents the woman I want to be." And with the line ranging in price from $195 for flats to $600 for boots, the Rachel Roy shoe collection represents the woman I want to be as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Covetable Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing affordable yet stylish footwear collections that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Polished Ladylike Pumps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sustainable and ethically-produced heels with a focus on comfort and design. - **Chic Stiletto Booties:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing customizable and interchangeable heel designs to offer versatility and personalization. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing advanced materials and 3D printing to create innovative and unique shoe designs. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing augmented reality technology for virtual try-on experiences to enhance online shopping for footwear. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing eco-friendly and cruelty-free alternatives for materials used in shoe manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bridal Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-shoe-collection.md) - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md) - [Chic Stiletto-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Fabric-Focused Couture Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubirosa.md) - [Luxury Men's Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-mens-footwear.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md) - [Event-Ready Spring Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-1.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Holiday Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-tassel-pump.md)