Real vs. Steal – Barbara Bui Gladiator Platforms

UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 16, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

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I remember falling in love with these Barbara Bui gladiator platforms sometime last year. They were first featured in various fashion editorials, a few weeks later I rediscovered them while flipping through Barbara Bui’s Summer 2008 collection lookbook. Sadly, I never saw them being up for sale somewhere (on- and offline) and I was so dying to get a pair like this. By now there are some pretty good “inspired by“-alternatives out there, so if you like the Barbara Bui platforms, go get your own pair of knockoffs

Black Rooster “Starla” Gladiator Platforms

UPDATE (05/16/2011): More than 2 years later I’ve found yet another Barbara Bui look-a-like by Black Rooster. Available in black, white, tan and gold.

Black Rooster “Starla” Gladiator Platforms
($99, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zappos.

Chinese Laundry “Bounty” Platforms

Chinese Laundry jumps on the bandwagon of Barbara Bui look-a-likes with their “Bounty” gladiator sandals.

Chinese Laundry “Bounty” Platforms
($124.99, Heels.com)

Dollhouse “Simone” Huarache Platforms

A great alternative for even more less is this Dollhouse knockoff. Score them at around $60 either in black, brown or tan.

Dollhouse “Simone” Platform Hurachi
($62.98, LoveMyShoes.com)

Steven by Steve Madden “TESSAA” Platforms

Of course Steve Madden could not pass up on coming up with a Barbara Bui inspired version as well. His “TESSAA” gladiators are a little pricey, but still a lot cheaper than the originals.

Steven by Steve Madden “TESSAA” Platforms
($189.95, Steve Madden)

Siren Shoes “Wave” Platforms

Australian fashionistas can also be stylish on a budget by grabbing these super close Barbara Bui knockoffs by Siren Shoes.

Siren Shoes “Wave” Platforms
(AUS$139.95, SirenShoes.com.au)

Tagged as: Black Rooster, Braided, Chinese Laundry, Dollhouse, Gladiators, Platforms, Sandals, Siren, Steve Madden, Steven by Steve Madden

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