Marc by Marc Jacobs: Down to Earth
posted by: brianka in Boots, Fashion Week, Flats, High heels, Marc Jacobs Shoes, Marc Jacobs Shoes, Sandals, Spring 2009 Shoes on September 10th, 2008
In dramatic contrast to ever-more towering and vertiginous shoe styles that have become common on the catwalk (to the point of model falls becoming a far too common occurrence), the Marc by Marc Jacobs show has a delightful mix of shorter heels and flats styles that have me excited for Spring to arrive early.
First, for those who love floral motifs, is a casual shoe that is as energetic as Spring itself:
Next up are several combinations of lace-up Spring sandals and booties that have me eager with anticipation to find out which colors and styles will make it to retail sale; almost every color was represented on the runway.
The flat sandals below are a sweet and feminine alternative to the current and ubiquitous gladiator trend. I particularly love the second shoe with the slight wooden heel. This openwork bootie has a silhouette similar to the Chloe shoes that I so loved this Spring while achieving a much more airy, light and warm-weather appropriate feel. This bootie has fused the granny boot and sandal in a good way; one that might even avoid the whole issue of overheated ankles.
Now, I also love the idea of making this lace-up granny sandal into a style that can also translate to Fall with addition of a closed-toe. This neatly avoids the awkwardness we are currently encountering with the wearing of tights with open-toed booties.
Even better, it comes in Flats:
Or in a slight stacked Heel:
[Photographs courtesy of Style.com]
I keep coming back to these last two booties; I love the neutral colors. With the closed toe, lace-up granny styling, and slightly curved organic heel, I know that I need to start saving my pennies.
This may be trite, but this is the boot that I never knew I always wanted.
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October 08, 2010 at 5:28 pm, galligator said:
Hannah –
Unfortunately, these are 2 seasons old, so stock is scarce. Endless.com has some colors and sizes left. Otherwise, you will need to look at online auctions or thrift stores in larger metro areas. You can save searches on ebay & have then emailed to you for 6 months. Also, you can check YOOX.com since they get a lot of past-season shoes at great prices.
I'm also pretty sure there were a few legal-knockoff/inspired styles but can't remember if they were by Type Z, Pelle Moda or some other such brand that likes to make style similar to designer runway shoes.
Good Luck.
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September 25, 2010 at 4:21 am, Hannah said:
were do you get these?
Please tell me how much they are!
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July 28, 2009 at 1:33 am, anjila said:
i love these shoes.. exspensive i exspect??/
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April 14, 2009 at 2:23 am, galligator said:
They've started to show up in stores & online at Saks, NM, Shopbop, etc. Here's crossing my fingers for a nice mid-summer sale!
April 13, 2009 at 1:32 pm, aaamanda said:
whhhhhattt?!? i'm obsessed with this new line of shoes.
September 14, 2008 at 1:47 pm, T.O.CityGal said:
AHHH I cant wait!
September 11, 2008 at 12:44 am, coisasdemaria said:
I loved all this shoes!!!
September 11, 2008 at 12:32 am, ray said:
I hate to say it but I don't like any one of them. Personal choose I guess. But they all look like granny shoes trying to be chic.
September 10, 2008 at 12:52 pm, galligator said:
This is Spring 2009, so sometime after Christmas at the earliest would be my guess.
September 10, 2008 at 12:11 pm, T.O.CityGal said:
i LOVE the flat gladiator-esque white sandal!
When will these be available to purchase?