# Winged Stilettos Nickolas Kirkwood Shoes for Autumn/Winter 2008 By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-08-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winged-stilettos-nickolas-kirkwood-autumn-winter-2008 References: [ineedmoredrama.blogspot](http://ineedmoredrama.blogspot.com/) & [nicholaskirkwood](http://nicholaskirkwood.com/index.php?id=25&c=uk) Architectural shapes in footwear are going to continue to be avant-garde fashion into 2009. These [winged stilettos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel) are a fabulous example of a designer making the most of the trend. London-based Nicholas Kirkwood has designed this collection of shoes with funky v-shaped platform soles and [sky-high heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection). Most of the shoes are done in black, but he also uses violet, teal and a few pairs sport bright blue snakeskin heels. A few of the designs look like they have been inspired by [bats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-flightposite)...or perhaps, ‘Batman’? Come to think of it, the colours and details of the shoes do look sort of ‘superhero-esque’. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Architectural Footwear:** The trend of architectural shoes presents opportunities for designers to innovate through bold shapes and structures or combinatory mix of styles. - **Vivid Color Palette in Footwear:** Designers can capitalize on the use of bold and vivid colors in footwear designs to make a statement and standout from the competition. - **Superhero-inspired Shoes:** Creating superhero-inspired shoes presents an opportunity to tap into popular culture and target a specific market segment that values uniqueness and exclusivity. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry players can explore the use of avant-garde designs and captivating color combinations in creating innovative footwear designs. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry players can leverage superhero-inspired footwear designs as merchandise opportunities for popular movies, tv shows or comics. - **Luxury:** Luxury industry players can tap into the growing trend of architectural shoes by incorporating unique and bold shoe shapes into their footwear offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-slipon-suede-boots.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Stiletto Shoulder Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stiletto-bag.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Department Store-Exclusive Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cappa-blade-starsway.md) - [Chic Stiletto-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik.md)