Imelda cracks the whip as we take a look at another AW 08/09 trend…FETISH!
The ‘hardware’ trend evolves into something more sinister as brands rake over the remnants of the (once) shady subculture of sado-masochism to find new footwear influences.
Extremes are still in play with exaggerated platforms, studs, spikes, wet leathers and naked foreparts (Versace) and they should keep the foot fetishists salivating *shudder*
a special thanks to Selina @ Flying Saucer for the girdle imagexxx
Number one is about all I can stomach. I'm not that brave.
Posted by: enc | May 16, 2008 at 04:22 PM
enc - the Rodarte has your name all over it!!!!
Posted by: Imelda Matt | May 16, 2008 at 04:33 PM
the number 10 is so hot !! just this and it makes u dream right ?!!
Posted by: ray | May 16, 2008 at 05:27 PM
ray - it's 'white-hot'!
Posted by: Imelda Matt | May 16, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Ah... must look to my Exotique manual again....
Posted by: susie_bubble | May 16, 2008 at 06:52 PM
SB - Sounds tempting, can I read over your shoulder?
Posted by: Imelda Matt | May 16, 2008 at 07:45 PM
omg, these shoes are absolutely crazy but not in a bad way!! great post
Posted by: Fashion Addict | May 16, 2008 at 08:16 PM
FA - thanks...yes, them's some twisted stits
Posted by: Imelda Matt | May 16, 2008 at 08:27 PM
now, admittedly, i'm into the whole studs thing for shoes (yesterday i wore my diy pair and my sister referred to me as mistress julie for the rest of the day) but many of these are just too extreme. i assume they're meant as art, and i can appreciate that, as long as i'm not meant to attempt walking in them. but of course, there are others in the line-up that i would put on immediately, had i simply the cash to pony up for a pair or two :(
Posted by: juliAM | May 16, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Ballet heels/boots are by far the scariest footwear I've ever seen. Btw, I tagged you on my blog.
Posted by: danz | May 16, 2008 at 10:49 PM
so scary.
shoes with sharp heels makes a great self defence weapon.
Posted by: a dreamer | May 16, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Mistress Julie - fear not because the unnumbered styles are from AP and are super cheap!
danz - i imagine not good for ones instep!
dreamer - as does Imleda's taser but I should I fail to leave the house without said taser then I'll use my Rodarte's!!!
Posted by: Imelda Matt | May 16, 2008 at 11:33 PM
So, a friend of mine took a serious spill off some heels a couple days ago, and has since declared that that heels are too dangerous. I will make sure she stays away from this post!
Posted by: Psyche | May 17, 2008 at 02:31 AM
Aw, G bless you! You used the David Lynch/Christian Louboutin collaboration for your opening picture!
I'd wear them all, obviously. I can just see myself walking down Norwich high street with multiple puncture wounds from the Rodarte. The Goth teenagers that hang outside the library would make me their Queen.
Sexxxy post, as usual IM. Your e-mail is coming - I super swear on the Book of Infinite Tardiness!
Love,
Becky.
Posted by: Becky | May 17, 2008 at 06:42 AM
wow, great post darling.
Just Imelda could do such one.
Very sensual, I think shoes can be so sexy...
I love some of them, like #10, 11, 12, 16, but I wonder if I could walk with them...
Well, but I would like to pose with one of these.
Hope you're having a nice weekend.
Luv
xx
Posted by: The Seeker | May 18, 2008 at 02:29 AM
You're really getting your kinky on, Imelda!
Posted by: WendyB | May 18, 2008 at 05:26 AM
Pysche - makes sure she also stays away from the booze cupboard!!!
Becky - glad someone picked up on itxxx
Seeker - I would love, love, love to see you pose in these...hahaha
WB - this is only the tip of the iceberg!
Posted by: Imelda Matt | May 18, 2008 at 09:21 AM
I adore those Louboutin and Lynch photographs, I'd have a good go at walking in those heels too!
Posted by: miss white | May 19, 2008 at 05:34 AM
Great selection, I saw the Louboutin/Lynch exhibition in Paris and found it interesting but quite strange. If you like kinky shoes, take a look at this French new brand (http://www.larare.fr) launched by a woman. I plan to meet her soon.
Posted by: Miss Glitzy | May 19, 2008 at 07:07 AM