Ask the ShoeBlogger: Who designed Anne Hathaway's Shoe

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<p style="text-align: left;">Shoe reader Alexandra wrote us asking:</p>

<blockquote>...I was hoping you could clear something up for me. I love Anne Hathaway and I've always wondered who designed the shoes she is wearing in this picture.* It is from the 2008 Venice Film Festival, if that helps.
<p style="text-align: left;">Thank you!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">-Alexandra</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/anne-hathaway-venice-festival-2008-versace-dress.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-10010 aligncenter" title="Actress Anne Hathaway attends the &quot;Rachel Getting Married&quot; premiere at the Sala Grande during the 65th Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2008 in Venice, Italy." src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/anne-hathaway-venice-festival-2008-versace-dress.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="550" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/anne-hathaway-venice-festival-2008-versace-dress.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/anne-hathaway-shoes.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-10011 aligncenter" title="anne-hathaway-shoes" src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/anne-hathaway-shoes.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="330" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Dearest Alexandra:</p>

I was completely oohhing and awwing when I saw this dress on Anne Hathaway last year (the dress is by Versace if anyone is interested).* For such a stunning dress, I was happy that the shoes were so classy and understated.* They did not distract from the dress and all it's beauty.

Unfortunately, I was unable to identify the exact shoe for you.* By now there is a high likelihood that the style has been discontinued by whoever the designer is too.* But, since I love solved mysteries, if there are any shoe readers out there who have better id'ing skills, please leave us a comment.* First person to correctly id the shoe gets a small prize from us.*

However, I'd like to recommend an alternative shoe for you.** They are the Via Spaga Lulus.* Although these Via Spiga sandals are not nearly as high or strappy as Anne's, I can personally vouch for these shoes.* I wore them during my wedding photos since they were more comfortable than my ceremony/reception shoes and they are a good price for well constructed shoes from Italy.* The gold tone has also served me well - I've since worn the shoes on several occasions, pairing the shoes with a red dress, black gown, etc.
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2321118-10538037?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.6pm.com%2Fn%2Fredire ct.cgi%3Fq%3Dvz356219739z72%26zcj%3D1&amp;cjsku=74 06390143105" target="_blank">Via Spiga Lulu for $97 at 6pm.com</a> or <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2321118-10654383?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.overstock.com%2FClot hing-Shoes%2FVia-Spiga-Lulu-Ivory-Satin-Sandals%2F4235222%2Fproduct.html&amp;cjsku=5751337 " target="_blank">$110 at Overstock</a>.</p>
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