# Frilled Metallic Summer Sandals Seychelles Combines Delicate and Edgy Motifs in Ruffled Sandals By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffled-sandals References: [anthropologie](https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/seychelles-peace-of-mind-ruffle-sandals?category=shoes-sandals&color=001&quantity=1&type=REGULAR) & [seychellesfootwear](https://www.seychellesfootwear.com/) From strappy gladiator footwear to [flip-flop-inspired slip-ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-sandal), the options for stylish summer shoes expand with Seychelles' ruffled sandals. Combining recognizable vintage motifs and futuristic metallic nuances, the flats become an amalgam of timeless design. The 'Piece of Mind' model boasts a premium leather silhouette in rose metallic or turquoise suede. While the former bears an unbelievably agreeable texture in a statement nuance, the later gives a softer vibe via material but captures attention with the extra bright turquoise color. For the more conservative at heart, the footwear is also offered in classic black. Seychelles' ruffled sandals collection is comfortable and stylish, featuring a leather insole and a [slingback styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perforated-flats). Transcribing its [timeless vintage motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt2160-sandal) and romantic era-inspired silhouettes to the contemporary understanding of footwear styles, allows Seychelles to stay ahead of the curve. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stylish Summer Shoes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials for stylish summer shoes. - **Vintage Motifs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate augmented reality technology to bring vintage motifs to life in footwear design. - **Futuristic Metallic Nuances:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore the use of advanced materials and 3D printing to create intricate metallic details in footwear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate AI-powered customization tools to create personalized and made-to-order summer shoes. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Implement blockchain technology to ensure transparency and traceability in the fashion supply chain. - **Materials Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop sustainable and biodegradable materials for footwear manufacturing to reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Versatile Handmade Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals.md) - [Bohemian Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork.md) - [Sleek T-Strap Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkees-x-jcrew.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Timeless Travel-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-collection.md) - [Woven Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-sandals.md) - [Stylish Slide Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-slide.md)