Ruthie Davis: Sushi Combo Shoes
If you can’t beat the recession, then work around it. That’s shoe designer’s Ruthie Davis’ mantra during these trying times. The collection of shoe “combos” consisting of one Davis by Ruthie Davis pump and one takedown flat in the same color so you can guarantee that the outfit will match the shoes. Each shoe is crafted from Italian leather with some featuring hardware details. The two shoes are sold together for $698 to $798, which isn’t exactly a recession bargain but you are getting 2 shoes where you would typically only be able to purchase 1. The shoe combo comes with a Ruthie Davis graffiti bag, made for toting the shoes around for work or travel. And in keeping with the sushi-named collection, the styles bear the names such as Tempura, Edamame, and Sashimi. Anyone up for some sushi?
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January 01, 2011 at 12:28 pm, galligator said:
CyCy – That's unfortunate to hear. I'm also seeing a lot of markdowns on recent (witthin 6 months) 1K + shoes across brands. I can only cross my fingers that shoe prices will return to a saner level than we have seen during this recession, of all times.
January 01, 2011 at 7:41 am, CyCy said:
I own a pair of Ruthie Davis shoes, Not only are they pricey but the quality of the shoes is lacking. (The pair I own have glue on them) Yes, they are made in Italy but I have come to the conclusion that spending close to a grand on a pair of these fancy pumps is just a foolish waist of hard earned money. One of my girlfriends went to the Ruthie Davis sample sale a few season back and said Ruthie herself was quote " A rude head case" trying to sell worn out scratched up shoes for an insane amount of money. C'mom Ruthie your shoes aren't all that!
February 02, 2010 at 3:20 pm, Meu rim por um sapato « Sem Finesse said:
[...] infância e comenta sobre seus modelos e designers de sapatos preferidos. Achei fenomenal o modelo Combo da sua marca: comprando um par de sapatos você ganha uma versão em sapatilha do sapato, pra usar [...]
November 06, 2009 at 5:09 pm, galligator said:
Funny, I’m the opposite. Flats always leave my arches aching & give me blisters.
November 06, 2009 at 6:55 am, All Women Stalker said:
Genius, genius. I am drawn to the flats, of course, since I am deathly scared of heels.
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November 05, 2009 at 9:54 am, The Daily Five, It’s All About The Good News ! « shoebizness.com said:
[...] With the recession going on, it was a good idea, but in fact we’re not sure…Shoe designer Ruthie Davis launched a collection of shoe “combos” consisting of one Davis by Ruthie Davis pump and one takedown flat in the same color. Each shoe is crafted from Italian leather with some featuring hardware details. The two shoes are sold together for $698 to $798, which is very expensive to my honest opinion, but you are getting a Ruthie Davis graffiti bag, made for toting the shoes around for work or travel. And in keeping with the sushi-named collection, the styles are named after our favoutites japanese treats: Tempura, Edamame, and Sashimi. Read more here. [...]
November 05, 2009 at 1:38 am, MM said:
Wow, this idea makes great sense. I just think of the nights when i am finished dancing i want to take off my shoes before walking to the car. but i dare not. A flat pair with the same look would be so great. Two pair of shoes for one price is great for many reasons. Yeah i am ready for some sushi!