Designer Shoe Deja Vu: Dior Knock-offs
posted by: brianka in Boots, Christian Dior Shoes, Designer Shoe Déja Vu, Endless, Fall 2009 Shoes, Heels.com, High heels, Platforms, Pumps on September 24th, 2009
How many of you remember the Dior/Galliano chain-link-and-leather, caged, ankle boots from last year?
Let me refresh your memory:
Well, for those of you who are looking for a (relatively) affordable alternative, Pelle Moda has once again positioned themselves as the ‘designer inspired alternative’ with this boot:
Pelle Moda ‘Karena’ in brown or black; $196.19-217.99 at Heels.com, endless.com, & Shoebungalow
(This was in the hotel boutique when I stayed in Las Vegas last month. Yes, I tried it on. Yes it is an eye-catcher. Yes, I did leave without making a purchase)
Much like the Prada-inspired Pelle Moda shoes that I showed you previously, these are near-knock-offs; with just enough details that are different from the original to keep these from being a 100% faithful copy.
Which do you prefer, the original or the copy?
I actually find that I prefer the copy; the heel is less fussy and allows the chain-link upper to take center stage.
What about you?
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September 27, 2010 at 2:49 pm, galligator said:
If the Dior had a more everyday version, I'd be all over it. I'm just at the point where a statement heel that I will only wear once a year is likely to get passed up in favor of a style from which I could get more wear. Like many shoe-lovers, I can't justify indulging in shoe puchases every time a unique design catches my attention. Rather, I have to judge overall value & style against actual use and wearablity of the shoe in question. If the question were, which shoe deserves to be on a pedestal in a shoe/fashion museum? – then the Dior's would win, hands-down.
September 27, 2010 at 2:37 pm, shoegod said:
UMM….Really? You prefer the copy in the plastic flat leather? I would rather not insinuate that your taste level is bordering on some psychotic induced dimentia…….so, I'll just say that I'll take the couture version in tejus based on Galliano's original design premise……and leave it there.