This collection came out about a month ago at Paris Haute Couture Week, but of course I was too busy ogling the sculpted paper hats at Chanel made by Japanese hairstylist Katsuya Kamo.
I read about Roger Vivier's collection, but never saw any pictures of the actual shoes themselves. When I read about the shoes, I thought: Wow, a shoe that goes from a kitten heel to a high heel. How convenient! Then I actually saw pictures of the shoe and thought: Wow...the shoes are alright, but what's with the kitten heel/platform attachment? How ugly!
The 'platform' was inspired by 18th-century ladies socks, who used them to cover their delicate shoes whenever they stepped out onto the pavement. The One is Too heels can be made-to-order, as well as the strap on platforms (you can pick between snakeskin or crocodile).
Now don't get me wrong, I love these shoes. If you have £9,500 and can wait for a few months, I would advise you to go ahead and get these shoes. I also love Roger Vivier- what woman wouldn't be awed by the man who invented the stiletto? I also adore his more practical £315 'Pilgrim' shoe as well.
But those strap on platform kitten heels look like a Boy Racer's car- extra pieces tacked on to make it look more exclusive. It makes something perfectly beautiful by itself look ridiculous instead.
Check out this link if you want to see the 'Dovima', a pair of £30,000 heels. They're gilded silk mesh with jewels 'embellished' with pink dyed taxidermy birds that have gold and crystal heads. Because nothing says luxury like dead animals on your shoes!
