# Ruffly High Heels Christian Louboutin's Spring '09 RTW Shoes Are Like Wearable Sculptures By TrendHead | Published 2009-02-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffalicious-le-detail-shoes-as-art-pieces-christian-louboutin-spring-09-rt References: [style](http://www.style.com/trendsshopping/accessoryreport/S2009RTW/) & [christianlouboutin](http://www.christianlouboutin.com/) If there was ever a shoe designer who could turn an innocent shoe lover into a shoe fetishist it has to be [Christian Louboutin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin). The shoes to come out of this French design house, like the ones shown above from the Spring 2009 ready-to-wear collection, are so gorgeous I could die for them. Each is like a sculptural art piece. I love the first image, which features the ‘[Mary Jane’ high heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel) that feature a [hidden platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals) and ruffle detail. No matter what you wear with these, you will feel like a rufflelicious princess. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Sculptural Footwear:** Opportunity for designers to create artistic and visually striking shoes. - **Hidden Platforms:** Potential for footwear brands to incorporate hidden platforms for added height and comfort. - **Ruffle Detail:** Market demand for shoes with ruffle accents to add a playful and feminine touch. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Design:** Shoe designers can explore innovative techniques and materials to create sculptural footwear. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to offer a variety of shoes with hidden platforms to cater to different consumer preferences. - **Accessories Industry:** Potential for accessory brands to expand their product offerings by incorporating ruffle details in their shoe designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Stunning Japanese Art-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shun-sudo.md) - [Red Bottom Premium Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clam-chair.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md)