Iris Van Herpen S/S 2012 Haute-Couture Shoes

 

Fans of truly bizarre footwear will love the couture collection displayed in Paris this week by Iris Van Herpen. The name behind the iconic Crystallization boot for United Nude, Van Herpen let rip with her own style at the runway show, which was a horror-tinged futuristic event where models wore strange, organic-looking alien forms. The shoes were lined up for intrigued passers-by to inspect prior to the show.

Once again, we're seeing a clear influence from Alexander McQueen's Armadillo boots, with short booties toughend-up by claw-like formations and sci-fi materials. Van Herpen's almost looked alive, with strange tentacle-like 'soles' that held the boots aloft. They appeared in a variety of colours from monochromes to berry reds and greens, and were the perfect finish to the strange shapes on the runway.

Jeffrey Campbell Cleata Lita Boots

Say hello to the latest edition of the JC family - the Jeffrey Campbell Cleata! The classic Lita has had a New Year update in which the middle section of the shoe has been replaced with plastic! Very neat.

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Jeffrey Campbell

Pony Fur Pumps by Paula Cheng

Paula Cheng

Born in Taiwan, Cheng has been in New York for 12 years. Still studying at Parsons for her Masters (Shelley Fox is her tutor), she has already impressed with the high drama designs of her BA collection.

Most inspired by: a metamorphosis. 'My collection is a metaphor for the recent stylistic transformation I've experienced as a designer as well as a woman.'

Giambattista Valli Cap Toe Pump

Ladies, take the metallic trend to your toes with a regal pair of Giambattista Valli Cap Toe Metallic Pumps ($685).

Giambattista Valli

Christian Louboutin ‘Puck’ Pony Boot!

Shoe designer Christian Louboutin have out done themselves again with the ‘Puck’ Pony Boot made with genuine pony hair and named after Shakespeare’s whimsical character ‘Puck’ from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.

The boot features a 6 inch heel, a 2.5 inch hidden platform and Louboutins signature red sole of course.

Gianmarco Lorenzi

Black leather platform pump from Gianmarco Lorenzi featuring a textured surface, a round toe, seam stitching, a high stacked wooden stiletto heel and wooden platfrom.

Gianmarco Lorenzi

Nicholas Kirkwood X Keith Haring leather printed platform

Keith Haring's distinctive stylised characters and squiggles are printed all over these high heeled pumps from Nicholas Kirkwood, resulting in an eye-catching clash of contemporary styles. The pen-and-ink style doodles completely cover the shoes from platform to heel, and even run inside the shoes for a very decorative look.

These awesome shoes, with their scooped-out platforms and slender heels, would be a great wardrobe addition to anyone who is not afraid to experiment with fashion, and being monochrome could be worn to great effect in all kinds of outfit combinations.

Nicholas Kirkwood

Christian Louboutin Asteroid Spike-Toe Pump

French designer Christian Louboutin introduced his namesake collection in 1991, and his powerfully feminine shoes soon became must-haves for stylish women everywhere. In addition to a distinctively sexy aesthetic, Christian Louboutin shoes are also instantly recognizable for their vibrantly red-lacquered soles. Today the collection includes a line of handbags that are every bit as covetable as the shoes, ranging from evening clutches to everyday totes.

christian louboutins

Matiko Stella black pony hair platform wedge booties

Matiko Stella black pony hair platform wedge booties. Sliced leather and pony hair laced booties; 5.5" heel with 1.5" platform.

Fendi

Mojo Moxy

Charming leather peep toe in eye catching colors featuring patent leather bow, fabric band detailing and sky high covered heel. By Mojo Moxy.

Mojo Moxy