2009 Fashion Trend: Surrealistic Shoes
| Can we say that fashion is art? Some designers try to persuade us that it is. Creating new collections they not only manufacture shoes but turn them into works of art. As a rule such footwear is made only for admiring but the most brave fashion lovers may use it in practice. But now I offer you to take a good look at some of these extraordinary models made in surrealistic style. |
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| The author of this shoe is a famous designer Nicholas Kirkwood who is known for making unusual and creative shoes and accessories. The material of the shoe is a blend of suede and lizard leather. The first detail that draws attention is a heel. It seems that a part of it has been cut. The same is with a platform which looks detached from the shoe. It wonders that the shoe is very steady. |
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| A famous shoe designer Rupert Sanderson, known for creating a shoe collection for Karl Lagerfeld brand, has decided to make an emphasis on the heel as well. His shoe features a heel decorated with a little axe. The ankle boot is made in the gothic style. Black patent leather proves that. Moreover, the shoe has a transparent plastic insert. The designer added it for maximum effect. So be careful, men, gothic women are coming. |
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| Talking about surrealistic collections I can’t but mentioning Dolce&Gabbana brand that presented its own surrealistic variants. By the way, all the collection is dedicated to Elsa Schiaparelli who is regarded as one of the most prominent figures in fashion between the two World Wars. That’s why the top of the shoe is decorated with a well-known picture in Elsa Schiaparelli’s style. |
| Continuing the unusual-heel-topic, look at this peep-toe. Surrealistic, isn’t it? And what about these sandals? Who knows maybe in future we will all enjoy wearing these masterpieces. |
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Stylish Ankle Boots - Fall-Winter 2009-10
Designers continue their bold experiments with the new shapes and constructions for stylish and fashionable shoes of today. Below is a brief review of the boldest models of Fall-Winter 2009/10 footwear collections innovative in their styles and shapes.
To be honest, I don’t think that we could be surprised with architectural footwear shapes and extreme designs at this point. We have seen a lot of innovation in the previous collections, especially on account of the fact that the designers have been desperate in fighting for the attention of the media. Designers often create shoes that are even hard to walk the podium in. However, there is also another extreme point to it – sometimes the seemingly usual shoe turns out to be quite a trick. Those are exactly the shoes we will talk about here.
Sergio Rossi decided to surprise his fans with an unusual construction. The fastening in these shoes is really complicated, twining itself diagonally across the foot.
These boots from Chloe collection are locked like a prison. The designers decided that a regular zipper was not enough – they decided to supplement the closing mechanism with a couple extra straps. Can you imagine how much time it can possibly take to open and close these boots?
Dolce&Gabanna shoes made of firm netlike material that looks a little bit a like a fishing net. Although this shoe is doubtful to comfortable in wear, but it does look very sexy.
Guiseppe Zanotti peep-toe ankle boot looks slightly too light for the season. The sole in these short boots is almost entirely exposed. The surface of the ankle boot is decorated with multiple thin straps with miniature buckles – this a real jewelry work indeed, and it is handmade too.
Maison Martin Margiela half boot is notable in their unusual shape. The designer decided to unite the platform with the top of the boot.
Designer Sandals: Do We Need Them
There is nothing more comfortable and convenient in a hot summer day, than a pair of sandals. This cheap and fashionable footwear can be found in every woman’s wardrobe. We got really interested: which models and at which prices famous fashion houses can offer us this summer?
This pair by Dolce&Gabbana looks really cute and stylish. Two pieces of polished leather and a nice price - of $550?! Oh, yeah. The cost price of this pair varies between 12 and 15 bucks, and even if the price will be mulyiplied ten times because of the famous brand, it is still $150, but not $550…
Or let us take these wonderful sandals by Christian Dior. Two thin leather belts and a sole - and that’s it. So, where does the surprising price of $490 comes from? Taking into consideration, that th cost price here is even lower, than in the first case - $10. Let’s multiply it ten times to make up for the popular brand - and we get $100. What is more, who on Earth will ever look at your sole just to fing the huge Dior logo there?
Today one can find an elite brand Melissa in many shoe shops. Do you know anything about them? we still do not. Nevertheless, this is a fine example of making money from air, or, to be precise, from plastic. This is what these sandals are made of. Absolutely no leather - only plastic and fumed sole. Do you think this makes them even a dime cheaper? Here you are - you’re asked to pay $150 for the sandals, in which a $2-worth amount of plastic is used.
Please, do not misunderstand us. we do love beautiful footwear, and we do understand the desire to purchase really unique and luxurious models. But one should distinguis between bargains and senseless purchases - by the way, there is always a way to find something of good quality and apt price. for example, Steve Madden offers natural leather sandals, and only for $50 a pair.
Spring And Summer By Dolce Gabbana
The legendary Dolce & Gabbana have presented their new footwear collection of the spring-summer season 2009. Opulence of colours and factures, big and high heels and huge platforms. The novelty of Dolce & Gabbana spring-summer season collection appear to be unusual soles and insteps of shoes and sandals.
In this season footwear without transition will be in. The foot touches the shoes only with the toes and the heel, and all the rest of the sole seem to fly in the air. The platforms by D&G are embroided with glass beads and decorated with glittering frills. This collection is absolutely unusual!
