Camilla Skovgaard Sandals
posted by: brianka in Boots, Camilla Skovgaard, High heels, Mules, Platforms, Sandals, spring 2010 shoes on March 28th, 2010
I am still on the fence in regard to Camilla Skovgaard’s shoes.
Do I like them? I just can’t quite seem to make up my mind.
They were certainly an original take on the past several season’s ‘everything gladiator’ sandals trend; original enough to have caused copyists to sit up and take notice.
But, I have just not fallen into even a single, mini, lust-filled frenzy for any of the Skovgaard designs thus far encountered. Of course, I never really got on board with the whole gladiator sandal trend in spite of its – to me – unfathomable popularity and longevity. So, I may just be having a core personality mis-match with this designer’s recent offerings.
And, while these are not my current, personal style, I freely admit that the distinctive, jagged soles on these are nicely eye-catching.
A few current styles:
Camilla Skovgaard Pebbled Leather Mules $450 at Saks.com
Mules are so incredibly not a personal favorite of mine. But man, are we seeing a lot of them this year!
Camilla Skovgaard Collar Sandals $545 at Saks.com.
Yes, this is a nice, modern shoe in a versatile nude. And the whole wide, bondage-inspired ankle strap is always a little bit sexy on a shoe. I’m just not in love with the whole package. Again, it’s a personal taste and style issue on my part.
Camilla Skovgaard Suede Cutout Sandals $480 at Saks.com.
Once again, these are nice enough for a hybrid boot-sandal type of thing. And I do love the grey suede (Does anybody else remember pre-internet just how rare it was to find a gorgeous, grey, suede shoe of any style?). Anyway, I just don’t have the mad shoe-love going on for these.
All personal opinion aside, originality and a recognizable artistic voice is always nice to find in modern shoe design. Camilla Skovgaard definitely has that whole artistic vision thing down pat. I can easily imagine that several of our readers will find these to be right down their fashion alley.
And that’s as it should be. After all, how dull would it be for us to all be wearing the same things?
Who knows, maybe the perfect Skovgaard for me just hasn’t been created yet. Just because I’m not on board now doesn’t mean that some future creation won’t eventually ensnare my shoe-dreams.
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June 01, 2012 at 8:32 am, Bob Morris said:
It is beautiful, hoping that my friend will be happy when i give it to her. Thanks for sharing!
August 11, 2011 at 8:00 am, shoemall said:
Wow, I like these sandals a lot but don't know if my legs will like them. The heels are a little higher than I am used to wearing. I still may need to try a pair to see how it goes. I love the white ones best and could wear them with lots of outfits.
March 30, 2010 at 11:56 pm, couture prom dresses said:
Love the last pair. and since I promissed myself not to buy any black shoes this year …
March 28, 2010 at 11:26 pm, Melissa L. said:
I like them, but I'm not crazy about a) the jagged sole (I like my shoes to look elegant almost all the time, and that reminds me of jurassic park.) and b) the wideness of the peep toe. My entire toes would be sticking out, and let me tell you, I don't want people to have to look at my entire toes seeing as though I have broken most of them and they aren't cute.
March 28, 2010 at 11:14 am, galligator said:
They're really on-trend & the color is very nice. I've learned that I just don't wear that type of style if it is in my closet, so spending the money if I'm not in hard-love with the shoe won't work for me. But, some folks are gonna rock these & the grey does look pett-ably decadent. Suedes always look so luxurious.
March 28, 2010 at 10:47 am, mm said:
I love the last pair. It is edgy and looks to be comfortable.