Strange Shapes in Designer Shoes

I was browsing again all Spring/Summer 2012 designer collections and, somehow, I got obsessed with these fun Prada shoes:

In fact, my interest in them got so powerful that I started searching through archives and gathering a small "history" of weird looking shoes, designed by many well-known designers throughout the years. So I figured I'd better share this trip down memory lane with you. Hope you really enjoy it, some of them are really wacky!

Marc Jacobs reverse heel shoes, SS 2008

Chanel Lightbulb heel, Prefall 2008

Christian Louboutin for Rodarte spike shoes, FW 2008

 Maison Martin Margiela Glass Shoes, 2009

 Christian Dior Goddess Shoes, SS 2009

 Yves Saint Laurent Cage Sandals, SS 2009

Chanel Gun Heel Shoes, Resort 2009

 Comme des Garcons Feet Shoes, FW 2009

 Louis Vuitton Hourglass Shoes, FW 2009

 Prada Mohawk Shoes, FW 2009

Sergio Rossi Spiral Sandals, FW 2009

 Jeremy Scott for Adidas, Wings 2.0, 2010

 Alexander McQueen Armadillo Shoes, SS 2010

 Prada Chandelier Sandals, SS 2010

 Frankie Morello Ponytail Shoes, 2010

Alberto Guardiani Lipstick Shoes, 2010

 Balenciaga Block Shoes, FW 2010

 DSquared2 Spine Boots, FW 2010

Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte, FW 2010

 Louis Vuitton Giraffe Sandals, SS 2011

Nicholas Kirkwood x Keith Haring, 2011

Alexander McQueen, FW 2011

Miu Miu Round Heeled Booties, FW 2011

Which one's your favourite wacky shoe? If you happen to know others, feel free to share!

P.S. Yes, I'm blogging again. This time I'm going to try not to abandon you, my apologies. 

photo source: Style.com

Pierre Hardy Men Footwear, now on LuisaViaRoma.com

Last month we were happy to find out about the eighth limited edition sneakers collection by shoe master Pierre Hardy. Well, now there's a reason for celebration again. Pierre Hardy's sneakers collection is now available by pre-order on LuisaViaRoma, here.

They're basically men shoes, but they look unisex for me. For example, I would love the animal print ones on my feet.
They're on pre-order now, but I say you'd better hurry up and order if you like them, I have a feeling them will sell out fast. They're a bit pricey, though: between 1.400 lei and 1.565 lei.

What do you think? Would you buy them? Which one's your favourite?

Shoe obsession of the day: comfy shoes

Sales have just started in most stores, while others are just around the corner. It's the peace before the storm, as I like to call it. So there's still time, a day or two, to go through the virtual closets of every online store and save in your wishlist what you crave for and would love to get your hands on. If you add them on your wishlist you can come back when the sales start and you can decide more easily which pair you should get, depending on the discount, availability and so on.

This is what I started doing this morning. The first online store I raided? Net-a-porter, of course. I saved on my list some shoes that would go perfectly with my bridesmaid dresses that I'm going to wear this summer at my dearest friend's wedding. 

But then I saved up a lot of comfy flats and sandals too, which got me thinking. Last summer I was all about high heels and wedges, even in summertime. This summer, however, I wouldn't trade comfy shoes for anything in the world. I don't know if it's the fact that I'm always on the go and in a hurry at work, but I wear heels only at events or special occasions. 

Does this ever happen to you?

Now, let me show you my favourite comfy shoes I found on net-a-porter, that ended up on my wishlist.

Paloma Barcelo multistrap sandals

Miu Miu zebra-print brogues

 

Pedro Garcia gliterry flats

Belle Sigerson Morrison flats

 

Repetto flats

 

 Charlotte Olympia flats

J. Crew wedges

 

 Paloma Barcelo wedges

As you can see, I couldn't help it, I had to add on the list something high too, but they're wedges so they're still comfy.

What's on your wishlist? What are you craving most, shoe related, of course?

H&M Fall/Winter 2011 Collection - the shoes

We're in the middle of summer and most of you are probably off vacationing and having fun. Well, it wouldn't hurt to be prepared for what your favourite brands will sell next season. So lets start with H&M's fall/winter collection, focusing on their shoes, of course.

The shoes featured in next season's collection have a huge retro vibe with those curved chunky heels, peter pan collar and autumnish colours. The inspiration is clearly Prada and Miu Miu, but in their own budget-friendly way. The colours they come in are nude, grey or brown, but also lots of red and crimson. 

The star of the collection is the ankle boot in crimson leather and grey mesh. They have that curved heel I was telling you about and they close off with a zipper. They look good, but I'm not that into that mesh. However, I will save my verdict for that moment when I'll be able to see them live and decide if it's love or "meah".

There are also some more classic ankle boots, with a chunky high heel, which come in red suede. They're the perfect autumn shoes, if you ask me. These and those electric blue poney hair ankle boots from Lust of Creation you might remember.

Actually, they might be my favourite pair featured in this collection. I know they don't have anything spectacular, but sometimes less is more and the classical approach is more safe. Also, they're easier to pair and you could wear them with pants, jeans and all sorts of skirts. Also, they'll make a good colour accent in all your autumn outfits. Shall I go on?

For those of you who preffer comfort over fashion, the fall/winter collection from H&M has some cute winter boots you can trust to keep your feet warm in those cold days that are to come. They still have something of eschimo boots, but I'm glad they're nothing like Ugg boots. I don't know about you, but I'm tired of seeing them on everybody's feet. These are really a good alternative.

Next up, some cowboy boots in black. They are slip-ons, but don't worry, the elastic bands on each side of the boots will ease the process. You might like them if you're into country accesories and comfy shoes. I personally don't like them, but I think they look good on tall girls, worn with jeans and a checkered shirt.

Here's the lookbok video too, featuring Karlie Kloss, so you can see the shoes in movement and get a better look:




So, which one do you like? Ar you eager for this collection to hit stores?

P.S. The SALE in H&M and all other stores has just begun. Good luck with finding great deals!

United Nude Men SS11 Collection

 

This summer, beside the enlarged ss11 collection, United Nude has premiered their men collection. You'll love them if you have always liked and craved your girlfriend's UN shoes. The United Nude men shoes keep to the original style of the brand. 

First up, there's the hollow heel, applied to a business type of shoe, which might be perfect for men with a little sense of humour, who are bored with regular men's shoes. It's like you have now your very own statement shoes!

 Hollow

For men with a more sporty style, who love abstract prints on a smooth simple lace up shoe, there's the men version of the Universal women style. They come in classic shades, therefore are easy to pair with summery pants, long or short, in neutrals.

Universal Mens

United Nude has also chosen to feature in their men's collection one of their hits: the fold style. Made of fabric in colourful rainbows, the shoes would go with the strong personality of a guy, who likes to stand out and wear shoes with strong designs.

 Fold mens

Like them, guys? Which one would you wear?

photo source: unitednude.com

Dreamfall - Anastasia Radevich's SS11 collection

Last year Ioana @fashezine.com showed me what would become one of my favourite shoe designers ever. She's called Anastasia Radevich and she's simply brilliant. Here's a reminder on her previous collections. 

What I appreciate most about her work is that she amazes with every collection. I find myself each and every time saying that this has got to be the best shoe collection ever. And this is what has happened with this one too. 

The SS11 collection is called Dreamfall. The inspiration comes from the seaworld, shells and fairies. The fabrics are all flowy and delicate with unfinished hems. To complete the fairy-like shoes, the colours are all delicate: a lot of nudes, blues and greys. 

What brings personality to these shoes, and you might also call it designer signature, is the sculpted heels, as if they're made of shells carefully stacked on each other. Also, the shimmery shades on both nude and blue pumps or ankle boots make them even more true to the theme.

Details inspired by the wavy sea or the elements that make it up, like ruffles, spiky platforms resembling rocks, nets and beads, add to the delicate femininity of the shoes.

 

 

 

She usually shares part of her notebooks with sketches that create her mood board. Here's one for Dreamfall:

And here's the rest of the lookbook photos, with such an etherial mood to them:

Do you like arty shoes and designers who are not at all commercial? But would you wear them?

photos: Anastasia Radevich Facebook page