Gladiola, Gladiator
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At left, the crazy sandals TopShop showed yesterday on their London Fashion Week runway.
They’re pink, they’re wedged, and they’re gladiators – sort of.
But instead of embracing the tough-girl aesthetic that usually comes with the shoe – especially lately, when everyone from Burberry to Balenciaga’s been studding them with metal spikes and black plastic weaves – these gladiators look sweet, soft, and almost ultra-girly, kind of like a leather friendship bracelet from summer camp morphed into a shoe.
So we’re calling them the Gladiola Gladiators. But you can call them whatever you want when they go onsale this February.
September 21st, 2009 at 11:45 am
No bueno, not for me…too sweet and nice for my girls, they need to ask where the cash at, not where The Gap at…………………
September 21st, 2009 at 11:49 am
I like them – very cute and feminine, finally!
September 21st, 2009 at 12:41 pm
i like them, if they were not platformed!
September 21st, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I quite like them… but i also love the hardcore ones so both would be fab in my shoe closet xD
September 21st, 2009 at 1:32 pm
I love them. Platforms are making a come back, and when made well can make your feet look small and you taller. So, even though I am already tall, I love them.
Plus, they would go well with most things I own.
September 21st, 2009 at 1:38 pm
wasn’t too impressed with ts unique as a whole this season (last season was AMAZING) but i did LOVE these shoes. they do remind me of friendship bracelets! i also wish they didn’t have a platform though. i love platforms as much as the next girl but at this point i think topshop is going just a little too platform-happy. sometimes flats are nice too!
September 21st, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Absolutely love themm
September 21st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
i love the colour and love the style… but not together.
September 21st, 2009 at 4:38 pm
awesome
September 21st, 2009 at 5:40 pm
why not! everyone needs to be a little crazy whit fashion! its so main stream these days
September 21st, 2009 at 7:31 pm
loveloveloveee! perfecttt for a cute skirtt&white top. loveee eem, gettinn emm:)
July 25th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Just keeping simple fashion tips like these in mind when you are out shopping will make for a better experience afterward. You will be happy you bought footwear that makes you look taller rather than shorter. Basically it draws attention to the parts of your body that you would like to highlight, not parts that you would rather leave unnoticed.
July 25th, 2010 at 10:20 am
So what does a hard working really-need-a-holiday person pack when she goes on holiday? Most suitcases heading for the fun and sun will contain at least one pair of casual sandals, one pair of flip flops and one pair of evening sandals. They are a must in a hot country when closed shoes will make us feel considerably hot and uncomfortable!
July 26th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Then there are the fashion sandals. These are purchased for a specific purpose. You’ve got an outfit in mind when you purchase these and you know you’re going to look fantastic!