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# Eccentric 80s-Inspired Footwear
The Sophia Webster FW 2014 Shoe Collection Is Radiantly Retro

By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2014-02-20 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophia-webster-fw-2014
References: [popsugar.au](http://www.popsugar.com.au/fashion/Sophia-Webster-London-Fashion-Week-Autumn-Winter-2014-Show-34059857) & [fashion.telegraph](http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/columns/olivia-bergin/TMG10644729/London-Fashion-Week-autumnwinter-2014-blog-Days-one-two-and-three.html)

Footwear is taken back to the past with the newly released Sophia Webster FW 2014 collection.

Sophia Webster is no stranger to intricately bold fashion choices, and portrays her dynamic designs with every article she creates. Her latest line of peculiarly posh fashion draws inspiration from the [colorful 80s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikoletta). Presented at London Fashion Week 2014, the Sophia Webster FW 2014 collection features a line of fresh footwear all adorned in bright colors and abstract patterns. This lavish line exhibits all kinds of footwear from [thigh high boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito) to stunning sandals. Each piece is equipped with either a lovely lace-up design or coated in an eccentric and [funky fur or pom-pom embellishment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-collection).

With these funky pieces of footwear, you wont be needing any other statement piece.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 15% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **80s-inspired Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of footwear that combines the bold and colorful aesthetics of the 80s with modern comfort and technology.
- **Intricate Fashion Choices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of fashion accessories that feature intricate designs and bold patterns, appealing to individuals seeking unique and eye-catching pieces.
- **Lace-up and Fur Embellishments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design footwear with lace-up and fur or pom-pom embellishments that add a touch of eccentricity and playfulness to traditional shoe styles.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate vibrant 80s-inspired elements into a range of fashion products, satisfying the nostalgia-driven cravings of consumers.
- **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologically advanced footwear that combines comfort, support, and unique design features, catering to fashion-forward individuals seeking both style and functionality.
- **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of fashion accessories, including bags, belts, and jewelry, that complement the bold and intricate designs of the 80s-inspired footwear trend.

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