# Custom Couture Footwear Celebrity Cobbler Terry de Havilland's Bespoke Shoes By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-01 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terry-de-havilland-custom-shoes References: [independent](http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/features/sole-man-terry-de-havilland--the-rock-n-roll-cobbler-1690307.html) & [terrydehavilland](http://www.terrydehavilland.com/) Terry de Havilland has been making sexy celebrity shoes since the 1970s. While he is not as in the spotlight as Manolo or [Louboutin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-bridal-collection), he has made fine footwear for celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Marilyn Manson and Bianca Jagger. Recently de Havilland decided to open up his business to create a couture shoe service where people can walk in, discuss what they want, and get the perfect pair of shoes made to order. Sounds like a good idea to me. The following gallery features a video of Anna Sui’s fashion show featuring Terry de Havilland’s shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bespoke Footwear:** Companies that offer customized, tailored, and hand-made footwear to their customers have the opportunity to disrupt the traditional shoe industry by providing unique and personalized products that meet specific needs and preferences. - **Celebrity Collaborations:** Shoe companies could leverage collaborations with famous and influential individuals, such as Terry de Havilland's work with celebrities, to differentiate their products, create buzz, and attract new customers. - **Retro Fashion:** Trends in fashion frequently come and go over time, creating an opportunity for companies to re-release classic or timeless products. Vintage and retro styles could be revitalized to appeal to those with a desire for nostalgia and authenticity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** By incorporating customization and personalization into their products, luxury fashion brands can appeal to high-end consumers seeking unique and exclusive items that reflect their personal style preferences and tastes. - **Online Retail:** Companies that successfully merge e-commerce with customization, such as allowing customers to design their own footwear online, can disrupt the traditional retail industry by creating a more efficient and convenient shopping experience for consumers. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Bespoke and tailored footwear could be an element of sustainable fashion, which focuses on producing products in a more environmentally-friendly and conscious manner, reducing waste, and incorporating ethical and fair trade practices into the production process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Department Store-Exclusive Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cappa-blade-starsway.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Chic Stiletto-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-bridal-collection.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Luxurious Ergonomic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line.md)