# Creative Italian Footwear Sergio Rossi's Sweet Shoes By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-07-17 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-footwear-designer-italys-sergio-rossi-sweet-shoes References: [sergiorossi](http://www.sergiorossi.com/int/it/collection/col_women.aspx) An Italian with a shoe fetish can be two things: in jail or in fashion. Luckily for women (and men) Sergio Rossi decided to become one of Italy's leading [fashion footwear designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog). The representation shown in the gallery is just a sample of the wonderfully imaginative shoes that come from his fertile mind. Rossi worked for his father in Romania, then moved to Milan to collaborate with Gianni Versace and [Dolce & Gabanna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-canadian-flagship-store). Sergio Rossi now has [41 stores internationally](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ross-mayer-flagship). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Imaginative Footwear Design:** The rise of imaginative footwear designs presents an opportunity for designers to create unique products that stand out in the market. - **International Brand Expansion:** As more international fashion brands expand globally, there is an opportunity for market penetration in new regions where these brands may not have a significant presence. - **Collaborative Design Partnerships:** Partnering with established fashion designers presents an opportunity for shoe companies to create buzzworthy collaborations that generate brand recognition. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Footwear:** The fashion footwear industry has an opportunity to innovate with imaginative and unique designs that capture the attention of consumers. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands have an opportunity to expand their customer base by collaborating with footwear designers and creating unique brand experiences. - **Retail:** Retail companies can leverage partnerships with well-known fashion designers to drive foot traffic and generate buzz around their stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Italian Footwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girotti.md) - [Timeless Footwear Pop-Up Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi-popup.md) - [Bridal Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-shoe-collection.md) - [Fabric-Focused Couture Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubirosa.md) - [Luxurious Retail Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-retail-boutique.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livello-rosso-collection.md) - [Sensual Luxe Fashion Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montenapoleone-boutique.md) - [Department Store-Exclusive Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cappa-blade-starsway.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md)