It’s Friday so that means it’s time that we take a bow peep at another SS09 footwear trend. This morning the Despotic Queen took to ‘Twitter’ to ask the masses what SS09 trend they’d like to know more about (look at me being all inclusive) and the lovely Shelby Marie from P!NK suggested moccasins (clutches pearls). Instead of slamming her fingers in the car door for typing such suggestions, I explained moccasins were covered last winter (look at me being nice) and we’d be looking at lacing.
Now the SS09 parades are a distant memory (is it wrong that I’m chomping at the bit for the AW10 collections?) I (foolishly) anticipated this would be a 15 / 20 pic micro trend. WRONG! I was forced to stop at 37 (known designers) who have used lacing, but I know of another 10 more.
Scroll down and you’ll see Designers have used everything from thick rope (Hardy), ribboning (Gaultier) and delicate leather thonging (Steiger). The styling is varied, Camilla Skovgaard used corset styling lacing to trim her heel counters, while at Manish Arora, Raphael Young used thick strapping that laced aggressively up the leg. Ann Demeulmeester and Doo.R’s fetish inspired sandals have the most skirt-lifting appeal, while at Vuitton it looks like Marc Jacobs got busy with a hot glue gun and the contents of Imelda’s drag bag.
Should my beloved Imeldettes be bullish enough to give this trend a crack then heed Mother’s advise - unless you’ve been blessed (like Imelda) with the bone structure of a sparrow don’t tie anything thicker than dental floss around your ankle. Trust me, your ankle isn’t a Christmas ham so there’s no need to truss it like one.
While I love their ballet beauty and their tie me up tie me down looks, this is one trend that is just not kind to those of us with less than slender ankles.
Note to self: Book in for some ankle lipo pre spring so I can work those Ohne Titel's in the fiercest possible fashion.
Posted by: super kawaii mama | January 16, 2009 at 05:09 PM
Can I just start by fluffing you a bit? Ok.
The way you talk about shoes and trends gives me a total girl boner.
Second- your sass is off the charts redic and I love it.
Ok, not here's my time. I'd just like to say to all the junior Imeld-ettes, that I covered the rope trend (in a cute and sassy way IMO) in my Harajuku Lovers line, which will be shipping in Feb. :D
he he he.
Nothing wrong with a little self promotion?
XOXOX
Posted by: THE SHOE GIRL | January 16, 2009 at 05:38 PM
Ohhh, I do love looking at them but they'd be tricky to wear.
The ankle straps would have to be very carefully placed and one couldn't suffer from cankles!
I love the V Westwoods - and seeing as the volume is below the ankle, I think they'd be flattering.
You're so cheeky re Evelyn Miles. I agree, a scoops a scoop, thats why we love you <3
Have a fabby weekend Mr, err, Ma'am ;)
xxx
Posted by: Porcelain Blonde | January 16, 2009 at 05:55 PM
I'd totally rock the VW ones (#37) if they're cloesd-toed.
Posted by: Bex | January 16, 2009 at 06:48 PM
I'm going to need a lie down as I actually liked the VW ones, one and all - am I indanger of turning into an old hag!
Posted by: Make Do Style | January 16, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Ooohh... I love them, they are very summer! x
Posted by: Rachel | January 16, 2009 at 10:35 PM
How on earth do Louis Vuitton make twine look so damn appealing?? I do adore the fact that they have played so wonderfully on such a practical design aspect. The only downside will be seeing legs with indents from the laces!
Posted by: dapper kid | January 16, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Phew - I can't stand VW after her minge display and the fact she just bores me but the shoes are divine and my old crystal meth mate MJ ain't half bad either (soz). you were right about Sir Bob ( does it at Mulberry)!
Posted by: Make Do Style | January 16, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Sorry but I'm just not loving the Ann D laceups. What the hell is going on there? The bizarre width of the lacing, the flatness... no no no!
Ackermann on the other hand... delicious.
Posted by: Alicia - Sea Of Ghosts | January 17, 2009 at 12:50 AM
I haven't tried lacing at all. Now I want to, though. Even the flats have some decent lacing looks.
Posted by: enc | January 17, 2009 at 02:06 AM
tie me up scottie!
Posted by: jennine | January 17, 2009 at 02:26 AM
What a roundup! As always, I'm drawn to the minimalist options: 2, 23, 27, and 36.
Posted by: Sal | January 17, 2009 at 03:06 AM
#5 is hot hot hot.
Posted by: cupcakes and cashmere | January 17, 2009 at 05:12 AM
I'm mad for # 37. But I do get very cross when a dress-up shoe (# 10) is marred by what looks to be a regular, u.g.l.y. shoelace!
Posted by: Miss Cavendish | January 17, 2009 at 07:04 AM
I adore these tie up shoes but they are so darn hard to wear. Couple years ago I bought a pair of Hermes strappy tie up heels and wore that pair exactly twice b/c I can't walk.
Posted by: savvymode sg | January 17, 2009 at 09:39 AM
There's nothing like being solely tied into knots on a hot, sweltering day !!!! I luv the Hussien Chalayan soles !
Posted by: gerri ward | January 17, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Thank you for that shoegasm. Totally impractical for me, but they still equal LOVE.
Posted by: Danielle | January 17, 2009 at 05:32 PM
I love seeing all this, but I must follow "Mother" advice... :) and be careful with what ankle straps might look on my ankles!!!
So my friend, is everything ok with you??? Hope soooooo!
Thank you for your so always pleasent comments.
By the way thank you for the half day off. As for the extra bowl of slop for dinner to workers I decided to sale them, to make an extra money to buy something for me. Anyway they aren't used to eat more LOL LOL LOL
Lots of love
xxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: The Seeker | January 18, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Totally agree with you on people without great ankle bone structure should not have anything thicker than dental floss around their ankle.
Posted by: secretista | January 18, 2009 at 04:23 PM
Yes, mother. lol
Posted by: Songy | January 18, 2009 at 04:33 PM
liking 11, 21
i like mummy shoes
Posted by: Prêt à Porter P | January 19, 2009 at 07:25 AM
Oh, I like those flat Jesus sandals (2) quite a lot!
Posted by: K-Line | January 19, 2009 at 10:06 AM
I love them all. I woould have all if i were rich enough to afford them.
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