Christian Siriano: Spring 2010 Runway to Retail
posted by: brianka in High heels, Mary Janes, Payless Shoe Source, Platforms, Pumps, spring 2010 shoes on March 10th, 2010
Just in case your memory needed a little push…here’s a quick reminder of the Christian Siriano claw-heeled shoes from his Spring 2010 Runway Collection:
And now, a big thanks to Racked NY, who noticed that the Ready-to-Wear versions of these ‘magically popped up’ online yesterday. If you are interested a review, Racked NY also hunted them down in-store and took them for a trial run to test for comfort and walk-ability.
So, if you loved the Christian Siriano spring 2010 runway looks, now is your chance to own a pair.
At $80 each, they are a bit pricier than your average Payless offerings. But then again, I fondly remember being a much younger me and grabbing a pair of cute black pumps at Payless for $6.99 after I had finally worn my last pair into the ground. The most expensive items in the store in those days topped out at $21.99. So, I may be a little bit skewed in my price comparisons.
In this case, it’s probably better to go with my husband who has paid enough attention to price increases over the last decade to be more realistic about these things. He understands and occasionally notes, ‘That’s not a bad price these days’ on anything under $150.
Anyway, you might want to hurry if any of these styles have you crushing hard. You never know whether they will sell out; leaving you desperately trolling the online auction scene for a pair in your size – at painful and ridiculous markups, to boot.
Christian Siriano for Payless ‘Cut it Out Ankle Cuff Pump’ $79.99.
Christian Siriano for Payless ‘To The Point’ printed platform pump $79.99.
Christian Siriano for Payless ‘All Done Up’ Maryjane pump $79.99.
Oh, and if you like a retro-accessories shoe-purse match, there’s always this (previously available) Siriano for Payless handbag for your consideration. (It also matches the previously available & less expensive ‘coast printed satin pumps’ which have a more traditional heel style if ‘the claw’ is not for you.)
Siriano for Payless Large Shopper handbag $39.99.
I would have liked to have seen the paper-bag, bloused, booties show up at retail, but at $79.99 I can see why that may not have been possible to achieve.
It remains to be seen if the Payless budget-shopper demographic will accept higher-than-normal (at least for this retailer) prices for such designer exclusives. I wonder if even these under $100 offerings may be a big gamble for Payless and their traditional family-on-a-budget audience.
Which brings me to more questions:
Are you happy with the often pared-down translation of shoes from fashion week to Ready-to-wear? Or do you feel that too much is lost in bringing original runway styles to a widely affordable price point?
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May 09, 2013 at 9:51 pm, Christian Louboutin Outlet said:
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August 18, 2011 at 3:25 pm, Prada's Curved Snake Heels | ShoeBlog said:
[...] Prada has managed to give us a curved heel that neither looks like the famous McQueen Alien Boots nor like the lovely Siriano heels. [...]
March 25, 2010 at 3:14 am, galligator said:
Tiffany,
Unless you find them used, you have even odds of the price increasing on these once they arrive at a site like ebay, but you could get lucky.
It's difficult for us older people to accept how pricey shoes have gotten. These days, anything under $100 is considered a cheaper shoe & likely to be made in China. Anything under $30 is becoming difficult to find even at Payless.
March 24, 2010 at 3:03 pm, Tiffany said:
I totally love these shoes; I am seriously crushing on the cuffed style! My mom won't let me buy them even though I've got more than enough money (I don't pay for anything like gas, insurance, rent, cell – yes I'm spoiled). I just have to hope I can find a used pair for a lower price after awhile. All you naysayers out there need to grow a fashion spine and live a little!
March 13, 2010 at 9:05 pm, umsy said:
I think that fashion and comfort should go hand in hand and while i like the look of those shoes, I am not sure whetherthey will be comfy….those heels don't inspire confidence
March 11, 2010 at 1:58 pm, vanessa m. said:
i agree that these shoes are yucky looking, i don't mind spending $80 & up on shoes, my $ won't go towards these, lol. those shoes look like they would break your ankle with that weird heel
March 11, 2010 at 7:05 am, Being Loving Doing said:
Those shoes are fab. I look forward to get them in Paris. Will browse rue Saint Honore and around next week end
Gaelle
http://www.beinglovingdoing.com
March 11, 2010 at 5:00 am, Expedia.ca said:
Wow, I love the design, I think the chiffon and the soft color saves the design because it’s on the edge between kitch or class. Just my opinion… (but I still like it)
March 10, 2010 at 2:04 pm, r5bales said:
I think I will apply my $80 to the price of a prettier pair of shoes.
There are very few runway shoes that I find practical enough to wear in the real world. These are not one of those.