# Witchy Velvet Platforms The Hellbound Heel by UNIF Revives Spooky Retro Styling By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-09-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unif References: [shop.80spurple](http://shop.80spurple.com/jzv/p/10046/UNIF/WOMEN/Shoes/Hellbounds%20Red%20Velvet) & [shop.80spurple](http://shop.80spurple.com/jzv/p/10046/UNIF/WOMEN/Shoes) The Hellbound heel from UNIF is a sky-high platform shoe that is made out of a gorgeous red velvet material. Standing at 6" high, this crimson shoe accessory features a velvet-wrapped heel with a 3" platform and comes with a variety of interchangeable lace designs. These witchy shoes also feature a hidden side zipper and are fully lined with leather. Whether dressing up a daring Halloween look or just strutting your stuff during a night out, the Hellbound heel from UNIF is sure to garner attention thanks to its retro design and unconventional material choice. The eye-catching platform is not only sky-high but is also a great way to embrace the season's obsession with a revival of 90s fads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Spooky Retro Styling:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate spooky retro styling into their designs. - **Revival of 90s Fads:** Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the nostalgia of the 90s and create new interpretations of popular trends from that era. - **Interchangeable Accessories:** Opportunity for shoe designers to create interactive shoe accessories that can be changed or customized to suit different outfits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to capitalize on the growing demand for unique and unconventional shoe designs. - **Halloween Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to cater to the increasing popularity of dressing up for Halloween with spooky-themed accessories and apparel. - **Shoe Design:** Opportunity for shoe designers to experiment with unconventional materials and unique design features to create standout footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Over-The-Knee Plush Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-heights-platform-xtra.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Dark Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers.md)