# Island-Inspired Wedges The Rupert Sanderson Resort 2012 Collection Will Color Your World By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-08-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rupert-sanderson-resort-2012 References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Rupert-Sanderson-Resort-2012-18607053) & [rupertsanderson](http://rupertsanderson.com/) The heat is on with the Rupert Sanderson Resort 2012 collection, which is perfect for warm summer nights out. Having a little something for every type of woman, the exquisitely colored [heels and wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge) are perfect for either a day at the beach or a night out on the town. Sanderson describes his collection as "Caribbean meets Kenya" -- a perfect way to sum up the [patterned fabric wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society), bright corals, turquoises and funky patterns. It's a wonder anyone can walk in wedges so high, but this gorgeous [Resort line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection) is just one example of style over comfort because these heels are fierce! **Implications** - Resort collections were initially intended for the vacationing elite, and despite the growing consumer base of these between-the-seasons lines, the influence of this time of year -- and the status that it conveys -- is still evident. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Wedges:** The trend of brightly colored wedges for warm summer nights and vacations is on the rise. - **Island-inspired Patterns:** The use of Caribbean and African-inspired patterns in fashion is becoming more popular. - **Resort Collections:** The popularity of resort collections is increasing and gaining a wider consumer base. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** New opportunities for brands to develop island-inspired collections and colorful summer footwear. - **Tourism Industry:** The rise of resort collections creates new opportunities for tourism industries to market vacation destinations during between-seasons periods. - **Textile Industry:** The trend of island-inspired patterns creates new possibilities for the textile industry to develop and manufacture unique prints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vacation-Ready Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-tory-burch-capsule.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Bohemian Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Woven Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-sandals.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Dynamic Neutral-Toned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanuk-1.md) - [Event-Ready Spring Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-1.md)