We thought YSL was getting a break - everyone with access to a shoe-making factory ripped off last year’s woven Tribute sandal (which are still everywhere, though now paired with thick Wolford’s instead of the summer’s Current/Elliots).
But we noticed these vaguely familiar sandals in Steve Madden’s window yesterday.
The too shiny black patent platform stiletto comes with a criss-cross strap that wraps around the ankle and closes with a teeny tiny button. Their main fault, aside from the excessive shine, is the jarring tan color on the inside of the heel.
See, the YSL original - also called the Tribute which is kind of confusing since it’s a totally different shoe - is still patent, but won’t blind you thanks to its subtle texture and not-so-subtle quality. The straps close with a button - that was spot on, Steve - but the inside of the heel stays black, as it should.
If only Naomi Campbell knew Steve Madden, we bet she’d teach him a lesson.
posted by guest
Dec 09, 2008 12:41PM
the ysl shoes look nicer, but the others are not THAT bad. i'm 100% they wouldn't blind anyone.