Why are Gucci, Versace and other luxury brands playing around with footwear and accessories this season?
Alongside luxury footwear, Gucci offers red fishnet stockings, Marc Jacobs has lace and silk and Kermit pairs dresses with black fishnets
Almost anyone these days can buy an item similar to what they see on the runway and style it to look unique and expensive without breaking the bank. High quality shoes, however, are the exception to that rule.
This explains why shoppers are willing to spend so much more on footwear than any other category in the luxury market, according to market research company NPD. Good footwear never goes out of style and has the power of changing an outfit’s entire look. This is especially true in the world of streetwear, where loyal fans are willing to wait in long queues for limited-edition trainers. The same happens when major fashion houses release their coveted seasonal shoe.
