# Egyptian-Emulating Footwear The UnaUna Summer 2011 Collection Favors Special Leather Styles By Emily Evans | Published 2011-07-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unauna-summer-2011 References: [designbreakonline](http://www.designbreakonline.com/2011/06/20/unauna-god-detail/) & [una-una](http://www.una-una.com/index.html) [Egyptian style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-gold-collection) -- like the aesthetic that the UnaUna Summer 2011 shoe collection channels -- has long been associated with opulence and simplicity. While the Grecian laced-up style of sandals was heavily popular last summer, this summer stylists are favoring more [basic leather styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkees-x-jcrew). Fashionistas who are cost-conscious can emulate opulence without having to purchases accessories that will grow tiresome. As opposed to over-the-top laced-up leather designs, the UnaUna Summer 2011 shoe collection focuses on basic designs with unusual angles and shapes. The minute geometric details within each of these shoes are both on-point with styles this season, as well as wearable well into future seasons, making any of this footwear a great purchase. **Implications** - Designs that appear to be basic enough to offer consumers longevity, yet are a change from the existing styles on the market are the best purchases for economy-aware consumers. Businesses that offer stylish, yet simple products that can be worn or used over long periods of time -- such as these UnaUna shoes -- will be most popular during a credit crunch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Opulent Simplicity:** Designs that combine opulence and simplicity are popular among cost-conscious fashionistas, presenting an opportunity for businesses to offer stylish and long-lasting products. - **Unusual Angles and Shapes:** Footwear designs with unexpected geometric details and shapes are on-trend, providing opportunities for innovative shoe companies to capture consumer attention. - **Longevity in Design:** Consumers seek products with longevity that can be worn or used over long periods of time, creating a market for businesses that offer stylish yet durable items. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can incorporate the opulent simplicity trend by offering cost-conscious consumers stylish and enduring accessories. - **Shoe Manufacturing:** Shoe manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of unusual angles and shapes by creating innovative footwear designs with geometric details that stand out in the market. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can leverage the trend of longevity in design by producing eco-friendly and durable products that appeal to conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Versatile Handmade Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Refined Comfort-Focused Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-footwear1.md) - [Minimalist Travel Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Bohemian Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md)