Chains and Bullets from Manolo
posted by: freePOrnaoa in General on April 21st, 2011
I was intrigued and a bit surprised when I saw this shoe in Manolo’s store. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him edge on McQueen territory so much.
I mean, of course it’s the classic Manolo shape, but the bullets are so beyond what I expect of Manolos!
As much as some people might find guns or bullets controversial in fashion, people are always going to want daring and edgy. These wrapped metal bullet-shaped beads look simple from far away, but give a bit of a shock close up.
A 4.5-inch covered heel elevates your calf to a sexy level so you can strut high in these edgy sandals.
Manolo Blahnik Military Ankle-Cuff Sandal, $895 at NeimanMarcus.com, or for sale at Manolo boutiques.
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April 21, 2011 at 10:38 am, galligator said:
The bullet details are normally seen in punk/alt fashion rather than mainstream, and there's a past-season Zanotti olive pump I encountered with a smaller bullet detail on the heel. It's never been one of those details that calls to me, but for someone with alt-fashion leaning, it's at least a nice craftsmanship level that you don't really get much of a shot at in the under $100 level.
I would have preferred a more subtle approach than a chain-bedecked bandolier reference, but such an overtly kitschy shoe will probably have plenty of fans – it's got attitude for certain.