# Illuminated Stilettos The Shoes By Francesco Castagnacci Play With Light and Fibre By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoes-by-francesca-castagnacci References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/2242_bright_fashion_by_francesca_castagnacci) These shoes by Francesca Castagnacci (an Italian-born fashion designer) are sure to attract plenty of attention. Using special optical fibres woven into fabrics her footwear is something out of a [science-fiction fantasy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects). Using the concept of Luminex and Photonic fabrics to create texture and [stunning optical effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light), the shoes by Francesca Castagnacci are works of art that reside on women's feet. The illumination only serves to enhance the [architectural nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-innovation) of the pieces. Click through the gallery to take a look at these magnificent shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luminex Fabric:** The use of Luminex fabrics in fashion design has the potential for disruptive innovation in the textile industry. - **Photonic Textures:** Photonic textures in footwear can create a unique niche market for consumers seeking futuristic designs. - **Optical Effects:** Optical effects in fashion wear can lead to ground-breaking innovation in sustainability and eco-friendliness of materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can experiment with Luminex fabrics to create interactive clothing and accessories with built-in smart technologies. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can expand their production line by adding Photonic textures to their footwear designs, as a way of attracting new customers. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can utilize the concept of Optical effects to create patterns and designs that do not rely on harmful dyes and chemicals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Luminous Galactic-Themed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-couture.md) - [Department Store-Exclusive Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cappa-blade-starsway.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Shoe Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-nodaleto-shoe-store.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md)