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Challenging the Shoe Gods
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"The first thing I really wanted to do was to design shoes for showgirls, because at the end of the day, you know, a showgirl is...is like a bird of paradise. It's a woman, but it's a representation of a bird, basically." Christian Louboutin
Christian Louboutin's sky high heels were further elevated by Carrie Bradshaw's willingness to max out her credit cards to feed her addiction. But Mr. L doesn't actually wear the 5 inch heels he's known for. He wears sneakers.
Can you really know what a showgirl needs if you've never walked in her shoes?
And if you're not a showgirl, what's out there for walking around freely in venues other than nightclubs?
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Glory Chen is designed for stepping into a room confidently, without fear of falling into the buffet.
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Fashion is first designed for theatrics, then diluted to what the market can bear and the masses can wear. Kate Spade has figured out both by channeling Audrey Hepburn glamor.
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Martinez Valero and Stuart Weitzman offer heels that keep us closer to the ground without sacrificing glamor.
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