Hermes Spring 2009 Collection
Posted on October 6th, 2008 by Shomore under Fashion Week, Hermes Shoes, Spring 2009 ShoesAfter getting over my shock at seeing how downright fabulous Stephanie Seymour (she’s 40!) and Naomi Campbell (38) looked on the Western themed Hermes Spring 2009 runway, my attention finally turned to the shoes.
Although I couldn’t see much of a tie-in between the Western theme and these art deco shoes by Pierre Hardy, I’m a fan of the Hermes scarf ring-like shoes - I wonder, can a Hermes scarf be threaded in between the rings? And while I like the narrow platform, I suspect that the height of the heel and the shifting sand runway doesn’t make these models’ job easy to walk in.
More than any other fashion house, Hermes is known for their exotics. It’s appropriate that these shoes come in lizard skin as well.
Finally, is this the beginning of the Western motif and Hermes equestrian roots coming into play? Sure, these aren’t riding boots, but I love a versatile slouchy/tall flat boot.
And no cowboy theme would be complete with blue jeans. But I have to wonder, was Jean Paul Gaultier inspired by Katie Holmes when he jumped on the rolled up jean trend?
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October 7th, 2008 at 5:41 am
Nice collection!!! I love it!
October 7th, 2008 at 7:37 am
I have an odd question. Do they always walk in sand on the runway in Paris or is that a one-time thing? (I have never walked in stilletto heals in my life-for obvious reasons, but is walking in sand more difficult than on pavement?) Just curious…
Thanks,
October 7th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Those heels are absolutely stunning.
October 7th, 2008 at 10:52 am
trieste1961,
the sand was unique for this runway’s western theme. Sand would be harder to walk on than pavement since it is constantly shifting and difficult to gain traction or a grip. I know that my gams get a great workout after walking on the beach because I’m working hard to find good footing.