# Couture Graffiti Heels These Calfskin Valentino Sandals are Adorned With a Street Art Print By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-03-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-sandals References: [valentino](http://www.valentino.com/ca/high-heeled-sandal_cod44799282xk.html) These calfskin [Valentino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans) sandals marry a classic shape with a contemporary print. The [patterned shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-sandal) are adorned with a vibrant motif that is inspired by [modern street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slawn-crocs-classic-clog). Fans of urban graffiti will fall in love with these luxury shoes that stand at a 4" heel and feature an elegant and feminine ankle strap. The Valentino sandals will cost dedicated fashion fans a whopping $1345 but are worth it thanks to their quality leather construction and artistic details that appear hand painted. While the shoe's heel and straps are displayed in deep burgundy and white tones, their front panel is showcased in a bright blue hue. The impeccable sandals are a definite show-stopper and are handmade by Valentino's shoe artisans in Italy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contemporary Print:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating contemporary print designs into classic shapes. - **Street Art Inspirations:** The trend of using street art as inspiration in luxury fashion opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the blending of urban and high-end aesthetics. - **Quality Leather Construction:** The emphasis on quality leather construction in luxury shoes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable and eco-friendly materials and production processes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace disruptive innovation by exploring new design inspirations from contemporary art forms like street art. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can tap into disruptive innovation by incorporating urban-inspired elements into their products, appealing to a new consumer market. - **Shoe Manufacturing:** The shoe manufacturing industry can seek disruptive innovation by focusing on sustainable materials and production techniques while maintaining high-quality standards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-2.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-1.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Romantic Sneaker Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-heartstep.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Collaborative Premium Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-sandal.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md)