# Studded Sneakers Worn Converse All Star Shoes Glammed Up By Gienchi By jodie anderson | Published 2009-03-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studded-converse-shoes-from-cienchi References: [trashbagaesthetics](http://www.trashbagaesthetics.com/2009/03/11/gienchi-customized-studded-converse-all-star-low/) I have a soft spot for these old worn [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared) All Stars, brought back to life with real glamor by Gienchi. The young designer from Milan has established a strong cult following; he creates objects of beauty by applying studs, paillettes and sequins onto Converse sneakers. For this season, the must-have shoes are the [studded All Star low](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin). We all know good design is timeless, and that’s what you get with great Italian shoes. Pick up a pair of Gienchi’s at [Lane Crawford](http://www.lanecrawford.com/index.php). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 100% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Studded Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to enhance sneakers with studs, paillettes, and sequins to create unique and fashionable designs. - **Cult Following:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building strong followings through unique and artistic designs on popular footwear brands. - **Timeless Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating timeless design elements into modern shoe designs to create a sense of classic elegance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with designers like Gienchi to offer exclusive collections of studded sneakers that cater to fashion-forward customers. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new manufacturing techniques to efficiently apply studs, paillettes, and sequins onto sneakers, expanding design possibilities. - **Online Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating online platforms that specialize in selling unique and customized studded sneakers, providing a niche market for fashion enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-low-and-hi.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Classically Elegant Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md)