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Monday, 21 January 2013

Fashion bin: the hidden wedge

Photo: mytheresa


Now that every high street shoe merchant has done a copy, every street style blogger has been snapped, standing pigeon-toed, in a pair, I'm glad I couldn't afford to splurge £400 on Isabel Marant's hidden wedge hi-tops. Ubiquitous and unattractive, these boots are not fooling anyone. The wedge isn't really hidden. No one has ankles shaped like that, unless they suffer from heel spurs, or elephantitis. I like a wedge heel, I'm fond of sportswear, but surely in modern day fashion terminology, the combination of wedge + sneaker = weaker.

Hidden wedges are the new Uggs  - and there's only one place for them...



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24 comments:

  1. Carole Poirot 21 January 2013 at 10:34

    Miaow!!! :-) Though I have to agree, sometimes it seems like a blessing in disguise that a) I can't afford every trend and b) I simply don't care enough to follow them all. Have a good week and stay warm xo

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  2. Judy C21 January 2013 at 11:38

    Thank you. I have a shoe thing and those are on my list of don'ts.

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  3. allwaysinfashion21 January 2013 at 13:02

    My feet hurt just looking at those.

    May I nominate oxfords (you may know them as brogues), not to be worn by Women of a Certain Age? I've tried them all— studded, lacey, in bright colors or exotic skins— they still look like old lady shoes.

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  4. the gardener's cottage21 January 2013 at 13:41

    they look like ski boots and who would want to prance around in those?

    i'm laughing at michellebeth nominating oxfords. guilty!

    xo

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  5. KSL21 January 2013 at 14:06

    I actually love a lot of them and own a pair of Isabel Marant's in an creamy white - wear them often.

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  6. Alex M21 January 2013 at 15:36

    When I first loaded your page and saw those shoes I thought "oh no, there's got to me something wrong with me because they are so ugly but this fashionable blogger is posting about them." What a relief to know you think they are ugly. Phew!!!!!

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  7. materfamilias21 January 2013 at 17:22

    I'm not a fan, but would love to see how Kathy styles her creamy white pair. To me, the bands of leather "trim" and the heaviness of the lacss are all just too much detail.

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  8. mette21 January 2013 at 17:45

    Those boots look like something you have to wear after some kind of accident = healing shoes.
    The price is horrible. I. Marant stuff is highly overpriced, and they are made in cheap labour countries, ugh.

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  9. J.W.21 January 2013 at 18:50

    I cannot see any way that these clunky shoes could make a short person such as myself appear anything but chunky. Cute trash bin, however.

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  10. Lilacs21 January 2013 at 19:55

    Uggh!

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  11. The Style Crone21 January 2013 at 23:33

    Thanks for the chuckle and the intro to the chic dustbin.

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  12. THE DIVINITUS22 January 2013 at 00:27

    Good point.

    Anything "hidden" feels bit odd to me. Either "be" or "be gone".

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  13. Unknown22 January 2013 at 12:46

    Very funny! I have a few things to toss in your bin...

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  14. CameronPoe240922 January 2013 at 12:57

    Love it! I'm trying to think of things that need stuffing in the bin now! I would like to say Fit Flops and crocs because there is no need for the uggliness of them, despite any of the potential health benefits from them. I'm just not convinced. xx

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  15. Vannessa@Luxuria22 January 2013 at 13:09

    LOL! I'm with you on Uggs ;-) I'll also add to that trash can any form of legging that is not used in a sports capacity ;-)

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  16. KSL22 January 2013 at 15:56

    Mater, mine are lighter weight looking and have less of a wedge than most. I wear them with skinny jeans, a slouchy sweater, or a slouchy tee shirt and blazer. Sort of an alternative to short boots with jeans.
    I confess to wearing Uggs as well.

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  17. Unknown22 January 2013 at 21:47

    I actually loved these when every fashionista was wearing them....and then when they hit River Island I though "oh no" and agree, something made me not buy them- so glad they are out!

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  18. WendyB23 January 2013 at 04:23

    Ha ha! I still love 'em. Good for all the times I need to wear sneakers but don't wanna feel short!

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  19. Caroline Paris23 January 2013 at 11:12

    I agreed with you until a few days ago but suddenly i'm starting to like them - check out my post about them -http://carolinestyling.blogspot.com/2013/01/trends-post-concealed-wedge-sneakers.html

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  20. That's Not My Age23 January 2013 at 16:50

    Kathy - I did originally like the Isabel Marant boots, I'm just a bit bored with all the cheap copies!

    Michelle - I love a classic Oxford/brogue, so can't possible throw them in the Fashion Bin. Any other suggestions?

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  21. citizen rosebud23 January 2013 at 22:07

    LMAO! Love it!

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  22. Unknown24 January 2013 at 21:45

    I bought a pair from River Island in black, with a very low wedge, but even so, have worn them exactly 0 times. It was definite, 'what was I thinking' moment. I will stick to my loafers, brogues and Chelsea boots from now on. I don't like to feel ostracised from every trend at 41, but frankly, the youngsters can keep them!

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  23. Unknown31 January 2013 at 09:09

    They say wedges shoes are woman's best friend because they can take you everywhere. Do you think so, girls?

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  24. suan zhang2 February 2013 at 08:16

    Love chic shoes at http://blog.libero.it/afabercrombie/11888462.html.

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