Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Shoes
Posted on October 7th, 2009 by Shomore under Alexander McQueen Shoes, Fashion Week, Shoe Trends, spring 2010 shoesAlexander McQueen’s Spring 2010 runway collection was a statement about the future of our world. More specifically, the meltdown of our world due to global warming. McQueen’s version of Waterworld showcased mankind as alien-like creatures forced to adapt/evolve and live in the sea as the polar ice caps have melted. Out came clothing in reptilian prints and sequins to mimic fish scales. The fantasy heels on the runway looked like they were out of this world – or at least this land. They were super high, skeletor-like and featured interestingly curved booties designed for the the animalistic and bold.
Photos from Style.com
On a side note, Gilt Groupe is having an Alexander McQueen accessories (shoes, bag, wallets) sale today. The collection is decidedly more tame, but not nearly as interesting.
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October 7th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Brilliant. So creative. Wearing those may help me making friend with anacondas and other amazonians pets.
Like the bronze droid-like heels.
Gaelle
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October 7th, 2009 at 10:18 am
These are shoe-museum/art pieces. They look insanely heavy and uncomfortable. But, they are a visual feast. I would love for BATA or some other shoe museum to have a chance to preserve some of these.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Bottom Left: Steampunk Heels!
October 8th, 2009 at 1:26 am
It’s just going to end up being translated into obnoxious 80’s style print booties and poof dresses.
October 8th, 2009 at 4:12 am
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October 8th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
I agree they are visually stunning and should be museum pieces. triple wow for these.
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October 8th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
[...] Alexander McQueen showed his new spring 2010 shoes on the runway in Paris and, I have to say, I just can’t stop looking at these shoes (which were reported on Shoe Blog). Totally unwearable in real life, but absolutely mesmerizing. I mean, they look like a cross between some crazy-valuable vase and some exotic wild creature you just discovered out in the wild. In-SANE! [...]
October 19th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
[...] season hasn’t it? From Christian Siriano’s claws to Vuitton’s tassels and McQueen’s futuristic snake shoes, we have seen quite an array of fascinating footwear. But wait! I [...]
October 19th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
they look like chinese girls bound feet!
BUT THEY ARE AWESOME
*and pain
October 26th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Alexander McQueen is one of my very favorite designers but some of these shoes do remind me so much of foot binding, I don’t care for the structure. I do find the embellishments beautiful.
November 1st, 2009 at 10:27 am
wow, those shoes remind me of hoofs but i would so wear them. i love stripper shoes and these look astonishing:X
November 12th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
FREAKING AMAZING ! I simply l0ve his style… u wouldnt catch me in those for sure, but great job
November 13th, 2009 at 10:48 am
They are definitely not for everyone but no doubt they are works of art. Hats off to McQueen for having the talent and the artistic guts to introduce something completely different to the fashion world. Lady Gaga’s looks fabulous in her new video wearing several pair from this collection. I am sure Madonna is boiling that she did not discover them and put out a video wearing them as well cause she and Gaga are the two women who can totally get away with these.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Western shoe designers should revive footbinding; many fashionistas would be the first to follow the trend.
November 20th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Wow. I don’t know if that comment is serious or tongue in cheek. I have no doubt that if some women are paying for toe surgeries & collagen injections to the ball of the foot that indeed, some women would embrace footbinding. But, I like to believe that most women are like me & in search of the perfect, wearable, comfortable, sexy shoe. I know they are out there, because I own a few. But, companies use so many different shoe lasts that finding the brand that fits for a given individual can take years…and one hopes they never decide to change their master lasts.
In the case of runway shoes, many of them are more conceptual art than realistic footwear. I take them in that vein. Some designers are more interested in seeing how far they can stretch the concept of footwear as an artistic form/media than as a utilitarian item. I appreciate their concepts but rarely find them to be wearable.
Back to footbinding…so many women nowadays will wear heels at work or an event but keep a pair of ‘backup flats’ in their handbags for actual walking that I think most women will only sacrifice so far for fashion….much like most women wear makeup and only a smaller number go so far as to employ plastic surgery.
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Now look Alexander betta work!
Because first its a style of shoe I’ve never seen before and Im only 15 and for alot that’s young and I know about fashion but not enough but.
These are the best shoes I’ve ever seen and he worked the Sugar Honey Iced Tea out of this collection And I LOVE It!!!!
December 6th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Honestly, I don’t know what to say about the shoes. I hate them, they are ******* ugly and I would never buy them. But at the same time they are awesome, insane, creative, pretty and cool and I want them!
** Edited by moderator for profanity, we like to try to keep it PG-13, since we do get some younger readers.
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
I don’t blame the models who refused to wear those shoes in protest. Hate women much, Alex?
December 22nd, 2009 at 7:40 pm
I just read an article today about the models. I know ‘it’s their job’ – but if it’s a hazard to wear, then designers need to rethink their parameters according to some measure of safety & wearability.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:12 am
where can i find the price on those dragon shoes? i love them!
January 11th, 2010 at 11:00 am
They are Spring 2010, usually the retail version starts appearing around February or so. At a guess, (Based on past shoes) I’d assume over $1000 for any of these.
January 15th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Can anyone tell me where I can purchase the amazing skull/vertebre/alien inspired gorgeous heels in the 5th and 6th pictures? I need need need them, I have seen them in white also and would apprecite any info on where I can purchase them. They may not be available yet but would appreciate any helpful feedback
January 16th, 2010 at 5:02 am
WOW amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#%%$$#@%#^&
i want the 3rd one but in white
im waiting 4 them!!!!!!!!!!!
January 16th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
They are for spring 2010 so should start showing up at Barneys/net-a-porter, etc within the next few months. Unfortunately, until they do appear, we may not know how many & in what colors will make it from runway to retail
January 28th, 2010 at 4:04 am
[...] I was happy to see her at the 2010 SAG Awards red carpet. Paquin looks wonderful wearing a clutch and dress from Alexander McQueen (yes, of the alien sea creature line) and I’m in love with her Pierre Hardy shoes from the Spring 2010 collection. I did not expect [...]
January 28th, 2010 at 7:04 am
These are absolutely beautiful as pieces of art- and i’m amazed that GaGa managed to prance around in them in the video! It looks like they’d be near-impossible to walk in (unless you’re a professionally trained model, or the superpowered GaGa, lol), so i’m wondering if they’ll be toned down when they’re released for sale. Perhaps a shorter platform? Can’t wait to find out!
February 5th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Those are AWESOME! Something nobody has seen before thats what designers are for! Create and make you want! Perfect for spring summer 2010.. sooo futuristic! Love those!
February 19th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
i am i <3 w/ these shoes
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February 19th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Monique – those are the pair I want so badly. i am hoping I can afford & even get ahold of a pair when they come out. There’s probably a waiting list a mile long now with his death.
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:12 pm
omg those look sooo freaking uncomfortable…they look pretty awesome tho
March 21st, 2010 at 7:06 am
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March 21st, 2010 at 7:54 am
Heyaa i love some of the somes especialy the thin whitch tree type one i was wondering if my sister can get a pair of them for her prom please
thanks
March 25th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Can you say Lady Gaga!
March 26th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Wow, none of those shoes look comfortable.
March 29th, 2010 at 11:42 am
his clothes will never be in a museum, he didnt want it that way, he wanted his clothes to become antiques
March 29th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
He was trained in tailoring. His pieces were designed to last rather than just be worn for a season.
April 8th, 2010 at 10:29 am
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