Real vs. Steal – Isabel Marant Soono Chain Wrapped Boots

Irina — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:00:10 +0000

I haven’t been aware of fashion designer Isabel Marant for quite a long time, but ever since I saw Sienna Miller donning an awesome pair of killer stud booties by the French designer, I knew this had to change. The clothes she designs are really great, but her shoes are where it’s really at for me. Case in point: the chain-wrapped slouchy suede boots from her Spring 2009 collection which have been lusted after by fashion connoisseurs around the world.

Isabel Marant Soono Chain Wrapped Boots
($1295, SOLD OUT)

Isabel Marant Spring 2009

Isabel Marant Spring 2009

Miley Cyrus Loves Isabel Marant

For some reason celebrities haven’t picked up on these kickass boots yet. Miley Cyrus, not particularly known for her impeccable style, has been the only who rocked these suede boots on stage.

Ash Suede Chain High Boots

UPDATE (06/03/2010): 6 months later and we have another fabulous Isabel Marant look-a-like by Ash. I love it!

Ash Suede Chain High Boots
($201, Farfetch)

Wet Seal Chain Slouch Boots

UPDATE (12/10/2009): If you’re looking for a cheap & chic version of the Isabel Marant booties, Wet Seal has currently a great one in stock.

Click on the link below and navigate to the shoes section or enter style number “41543627” in the search field to find the Isabel Marant inspired chain boots on the website. Wet Seal is currently offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $15+ (offer ends December 18, 2009).

Wet Seal Chain Slouch Boots
Style #: 41543627
($49.50, Wet Seal)

ZiGi “Filmore” Chain Boots

UPDATE (12/05/2009): Stumbled upon a taupe suede, open-toed version of the Isabel Marant “Soono” chain boots by ZiGi today.

ZiGi “Filmore” Chain Boots
($118, KarmaLoop)

Jeffrey Campbel “Third” Suede Chain Boots

Jeffrey Campbell might not deserve a creativity award for his work since most of his styles are based on some other designer’s shoes, but I have to give kudos to him for being a great trendspotter. He picks up on trends when most high street retailers still replicate stuff from last season. These chain boots are an almost identical copy of the original Isabel Marant boots. They are not the cheapest at $244.95, but since the originals cost about $1300, they are still a great budget-friendly alternative.

Jeffrey Campbell “Third” Chain Boots
($244.95, Solestruck)

Real vs. Steal – Isabel Marant “Otway” Studded Ankle Boots

Irina — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:00:33 +0000

I know summer is almost over when I find myself starting to look for shoes to wear in the fall. These studded ankle booties called “Otway” by Isabel Marant have been on my wish list for months now, but as with most of the things on my wish list, they are way out of my budget let alone the fact that they aren’t even out yet.

Isabel Marant Fall 2009 “Otway” Studded Ankle Boots
(Price Unknown)

Celebrities Love Isabel Marant

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ALDO “Zabrocki” Studded Ankle Booties

UPDATE (11/07/2009): Stumbled upon yet another great Isabel Marant knockoff by ALDO.

ALDO “Zabrocki” Studded Ankle Booties
($150, Amazon)

Rosegold “Halle” Studded Ankle Boots

UPDATE (10/05/2009): Found another Isabel Marant studded boots knockoff by Rosegold.

Look at this knockoff version by Rosegold and try to spot the difference between this one and the Isabel Marant boots. These booties are as close as you can get to the original. They look so similar they even managed to fool the guys at Singer22 who claim Sienna Miller wore the Rosegold knockoffs and not the Isabel Marant booties. Funny, huh? However, a knockoff this great comes at a price: $285. Yup, that’s pretty expensive, but probably still at least a few hundred dollars cheaper than the original. If you have the cash, why not spend it on these awesome knockoffs?

Rosegold “Halle” Studded Ankle Boots
($285, Singer22)

P.S.: Also available at Boutique To You, Shoebox, REVOLVEClothing and Bloomingdale’s.

Jeffrey Campbell “Us” Studded Ankle Boots

Kudos to Jeffrey Campbell for always finding the right shoes to knock-off. Someone over there is doing his/her homework. Their “Us” studded booties are obviously a tribute to Isabel Marant’s booties. I just wish the heel would look more like the original. Available in black suede or black leather.

Jeffrey Campbell “Us” Studded Ankle Boots
($164.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at Free People and Singer22.

Steve Madden “BLITZI” Ankle Boots

Steve Madden seems to have sniffed a trend here as well and decided to make their own interpretation of the ankle booties. The heel of their booties is higher and brown instead of black, but everything else is pretty much identical. Comes also in brown suede.

Steve Madden “BLITZI” Ankle Boots
($189.95, Steve Madden)

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