# Fluttery Winged Footwear The Sergio Rossi Fall/Winter 2014-2015 Collection is Butterfly-Inspired By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi-fallwinter-20142015 References: [thecitizensoffashion](http://www.thecitizensoffashion.com/shopping/accessories/sergio-rossi-fallwinter-2014-2015-collection/) & [sergiorossi](http://www.sergiorossi.com/ca/women/shoponline/shoes) The Sergio Rossi Fall/Winter 2014-2015 will expand your cocoon of plain pumps into a beautiful, butterfly-like collection. Majority of Rossi's latest designs are shoes with [brightly colored detailing and winged extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition). Butterflies are not normally a species attributed to fall and winter, but Sergio sure took a chance when he used them as inspiration for this line of Fall/Winter accessories. He took simple shoe designs and added intricate wings to each sides or to the back heels. One shoe is a simple black pump with added mesh wings sticking upwards from each side. Another shoe, more appropriate for the cold weather, is a [boot with an elongated wing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections) sticking out from the calf-side. Some other shoes and purses in this collection are not as minimal: they're [metallic, bejewelled and scaly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2). They are the perfect for any social butterfly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Butterfly-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to incorporate butterfly-inspired designs into their collections, adding a touch of whimsy and nature-inspired aesthetics. - **Winged Accessories:** Potential for brands to create accessories, such as handbags, with winged extensions, providing a unique and eye-catching twist to traditional designs. - **Nature-inspired Metallics:** Emerging trend of incorporating metallic elements and textures into footwear and accessories, infusing nature-inspired designs with a touch of glamour and sophistication. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear industry to experiment with unconventional designs and materials, tapping into consumers' desire for unique and statement-making shoes. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can explore the potential of incorporating winged extensions into their designs, creating visually striking and attention-grabbing products. - **Luxury Goods:** In the luxury goods industry, there is a scope for incorporating nature-inspired metallics into products to create a sense of luxury and exclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Fabric-Focused Couture Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubirosa.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Fuzzy Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-collection.md) - [Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md)