Jonathan Barnett drew these simple, but significant shoe fashion silhouettes on the upcoming autumn and winter shoe designs seen on the catwalk. AnOther magazine, the publication Barnett works for, believes that the more interesting a silhouette, the more memorable the pair of shoes will be. The silhouettes show nine outstanding designs, from simple Givenchy boots and sophisticated Jil Sander pumps, to must-be-hard-to-walk-on, pump-like ankle boots by Alexander McQueen.
Curated by Agata Belcen and Lucia Davies, Barnett presented these shoe fashion silhouettes as a field guide. In the late 19th century, a field guide was brought into the "field" or area to help the reader identify certain objects such as wildlife. Time to start identifying these silhouettes in their natural environment!
What's Driving This Trend
- Fashion Silhouette Redesign
- Opportunity to innovate by redesigning shoe silhouettes in a more unique and memorable way.
- Field Guide Fashion
- Opportunity to create fashion field guides that help people identify trending fashion styles in the wild.
- Elevated High-heel Designs
- Opportunity to create high-heel shoes that push the boundaries of design, even if it comes at the cost of practicality.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of unique shoe silhouette designs to make their brand stand out in a crowded market.
- Publishing
- Publishing companies can explore the opportunity of creating field guides for trending fashion styles, providing both value and utility to readers.
- Footwear
- The footwear industry can explore the design opportunity of creating high-heels that are beautiful and artistic, without compromising on comfort and safety for the wearer.
