# Haute Galactic Footwear Raphael Young's Futuristic Fashions for A/W 2009 By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raphael-young-a-w-2009 References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2009/07/31/raphael-young-autumnwinter-2009/) & [nymag](http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/07/raphael_young_shoes.html#comment-list) Take [futuristic fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-future-clog) (think 'Star Trek') and mix it in with a little space voyage with a hint of disco and what you get is Raphael Young’s Autumn/Winter 2009 footwear line. The Parisian designer’s line is full of [wooden wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi) and coned heels with [mosaic leather pattens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio). Raphael Young created these designs by hand carving the prototypes into wooden blocks. Having been a math and physics major, Raphael Young ensures that these shoes, boots and sandals are comfortable and well balanced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 37% | 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 - **Futuristic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technologically advanced clothing and accessories that incorporate futuristic elements. - **Handcrafted Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique, artisanal products using traditional craftsmanship techniques combined with modern aesthetics. - **Comfortable Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce shoes that prioritize both style and comfort, using scientific principles to achieve optimal balance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine traditional fashion industry by incorporating futuristic elements and embracing artisanal craftsmanship. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative materials, designs, and production techniques to create comfortable yet stylish footwear for the modern consumer. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine scientific knowledge, traditional craftsmanship, and modern aesthetics to create innovative and balanced designs for various products, not limited to fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Shoe Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-nodaleto-shoe-store.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramdane-touhami.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md)