Runway to Retail: Givenchy Spring 2010 Couture
posted by: brianka in Boots, General, Givenchy Shoes, High heels, Oxfords, Platforms, spring 2010 shoes, Wedges on August 6th, 2010
(Photos collaged from Style.com)
I love checking out the new fashions and shoe styles that appear on the various runways during so-called fashion week (which is what, at least a month long now as it moves from city to city?). One of the things that is both exciting and frustrating to me is seeing which items, and in what final variations, finally make it into the land of retail (and since I live 3-5 hours away from any major metro centers, online retailers in particular).
These ankle boots from Givenchy’s spring 2010 couture runway intrigue me. They have that separate, additional ankle strap – similar to the Louboutin Bridget & Bridget Strass - that is (much like the Louboutin) primarily for show. As an embellishment, it lends a layered look to the whole silhouette that I find appealing. My mind keeps labeling it a ‘floating ankle strap’. It seems purely decorative, but still, it works on an aesthetic level.
Here are the Givenchy styles that I am currently finding available that are either directly sourced from the runway, or are similar in using the floating ankle strap embellishment:
Givenchy Calf Hair Ankle Boots $1190 via Net-a-porter
Givenchy peep-toe wedge $895 via Barneys
Givenchy open toe ankle boots $895 via Saks.com
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August 10, 2010 at 1:15 pm, galligator said:
Razz – I just list it the way it shows on the website. funny, though.
August 09, 2010 at 9:31 pm, plus size shoes said:
These look like they would hurt if worn… the last pair looks very classy however.
August 09, 2010 at 8:39 am, Razzmatazz said:
Can those wedges really be considered peep toes? haha!
And I love that last pair!
August 08, 2010 at 5:55 am, Lo said:
I loved them!!! I think the pony pairs will like studddning with a pair skinny jeans with a over coat in the winter. Yum!!
August 07, 2010 at 2:34 pm, AEJ said:
I don’t think I’d want to wear those boots in the rain.
August 07, 2010 at 12:56 pm, galligator said:
Point.
They would be insane rain-catchers. Best for blowy fall days, then.