♥Gladiator Mania
Monday, May 05, 2008
But then for the past month, I've noticed a change and that their designs and structure have gone a little overboard. Take for example: Gladiator fringes.
(Etro sandals)
About a month ago, I've come across I am Fashion posting about gladiator sandals with fringes and how Vogue claimed them to be the "it" shoes. Though how much I adore gladiator sandals and the comfort they provide, fringes on them do not portray the least bit of stylishness. Honestly, I'd prefer a simpler version of that, maybe with less fringe or none at all.
Another new design of gladiator sandals that I've come across with are the jellies. Now, we all know the popularity of jellies ever since of last year with people setting aside their flats and high heeled pumps to put on a pair of shoes entirely made of rubber like Marc by Marc Jacob's jelly peep toe flats and jelly mouse shoes (of which I was disappointed to know they were copied and faked by some).
(HULK jelly gladiator sandals by Topshop)
Truthfully, I had never bought jelly shoes nor even dared to try them. Yes, they are comfortable but I wasn't at all fond of owning a pair of shoes entirely made of rubber nor does it scream "chic" to me. They awaken no longing nor lust, no attraction whatsoever. Unless you're 10 years old or younger then that would be a perfect excuse, if not, then don't bother. Gladiator sandals look so much better if its made in leather, topped with cool studs and sometimes with a hint of metallic touch, gold, preferably.
Now the question is: would you dare wear them?
image sources: (I am Fashion, topshop, nordstorm, neiman marcus)
Labels: fashion, rants, shoes, shopping
posted at 10:10 PM
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