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Name That Knock-Off: See-Through Wedges

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Dianna Baros


Rianna Metallic Wedge, $22.80 at Forever 21

Designers are always looking for new ways to reinterpret the shoe, and so it follows that the heel of the shoe has become a locus for sartorial reinvention. Or, in the case of copycats such as Forever 21 (bless their soles), the heel becomes the object of imitation. Now, I could be wrong about these Rianna Metallic Wedges (above), but I'm pretty sure they copied a certain American designer who created a certain stand-out, see-through wedge this past season...so that's your clue. Can you guess who got knocked-off? Answer's after the jump...





Yes, the designer original is the KORS Michael Kors "Danger" Wedge, which goes for $234 at Zappos.com. You saw right through that one, I'm sure.

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That would be my fav shoe designer - Michael Kors!!!!!
#1 TexNYQueen on 2008-08-06 07:57 (Reply)
I LOVE Michael Kors, but I only hold out for sales. My fav. pair of shoes ever are a pair of 5-inch black suede Michael Kors boots that I got for $15 online.
#2 Joann on 2008-08-06 11:04 (Reply)
I know it has already been said, but...Michael Kors! These shoes are on sale now for $80 at Saks! Grab a pair before they run out!

Lauren
Shop It To Me
#3 Lauren (Homepage) on 2008-08-06 11:47 (Reply)
yay, i guessed right! these shoes are a great alternative. my one thing with f21 shoes is that you must try them on before purchasing. i own a pair that is ridiculously comfortable, but another one that i simply can't bring myself to wear outside of the house.
#4 Cupcakes and Cashmere (Homepage) on 2008-08-06 11:55 (Reply)
Huh. The F21 knockoffs are usually more appealing to me. I think it's the combination of metallic and matte, but the Riannas just look cheap. I guess they've gotta keep it different enough to avoid potential lawsuits ... but I just think "old broads playing shuffleboard," for some reason.
#5 Sal (Homepage) on 2008-08-06 13:36 (Reply)
usually i'm pretty good with shoe detective work, but i don't know who they're knocking off! i see the responses in the other posts, so i guess i know now!
xo
#6 alison (Homepage) on 2008-08-06 14:23 (Reply)
WOW, it's hard to believe that's a $23 shoe. Holy!

Me likey!
#7 Karen (Homepage) on 2008-08-06 22:49 (Reply)
BTW, the MK shoes are also in the photo on BBs previous post about the MK sale.
#8 TexNYQueen on 2008-08-07 09:26 (Reply)
hey TexNYQueen - you REALLY know your fashion stuff - i really enjoy reading your comments. i can see why you miss the NY fashion scene.
:-)
#9 maggie z on 2008-08-07 11:00 (Reply)
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