UPDATE: This post has been updated on June 02, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.
You know what bugs me big time? When I do my daily shoe research and start seeing shoes from different brands which have all the same design or concept. Almost always a sign that these are “inspired by“-shoes. Most of the time I am able to tell by whom these steal versions were inspired, but not this time. I stumbled upon 4 wedge styles, all different brands but with the same design and I just couldn’t tell the designer inspiration to these knockoffs. It was so frustrating! But life is fair – sometimes at least. Because yesterday I accidentally browsed the shoe section at theOutnet and voilà, there I spied them: the “Amaya” wedges by Paloma Barceló. Finally, the mystery was solved! No wonder I couldn’t tell the designer because up until yesterday I have never heard of Paloma Barceló. So I decided to educate myself and looked up the brand. Turns out it’s a Spanish footwear line founded in 1960 specializing in mostly espadrille styles. Check out the various designs at NET-A-PORTER and LUISAVIAROMA
, so stunning, perfect summer shoes!
Paloma Barceló Amaya Leather And Raffia Wedges
($295, SOLD OUT)
P.S.: Available in a US size 11 in raspberry at theOutnet ($118).
Dollhouse “Milla” Wedge Sandals
UPDATE (06/02/2011): Found yet another Paloma Barceló knockoff coming from Dollhouse. Available in tan or brown.
Dollhouse “Milla” Wedge Sandals
($46.99, Endless)
MIA “Biscotti” Wedge Sandals
Now how good is this knockoff by MIA? Spot on! You can’t barely tell the difference (of course I cannot comment on the quality aspect here). And they happen to be on sale as well! Yay! These come in tan, brown and olive.
MIA “Biscotti” Wedge Sandals
($59, Endless)
P.S.: Also available at Zappos, Piperlime
, ShoeMall
, Overstock
, Shoes.com, Lord & Taylor, SHOEBACCA
, DNA Footwear
, Buckle
, Masseys
, Tilly’s
, Dillard’s
& Macy’s
.
Naughty Monkey “Divine” Wedge Sandals
These espadrille wedges by Naughty Monkey fall into the same “can’t tell them apart“-category as the MIAs. They’re virtually identical to the Paloma Barceló originals. A little more expensive than the MIA version, but these here come in other colors including a super lovely teal which I adore. Down from $95 to $79.99. Available in black, brown, grey, raspberry & teal.
Naughty Monkey “Divine” Wedge Sandals
($59, Endless)
P.S.: Also available at Zappos, Heels.com, Piperlime
, Shoes.com, DNA Footwear
.
New Look Straw Strappy Wedges
Now what’s funny is that I purchased these very wedges by New Look prior to knowing that these were actually knockoffs. For me they are keepers. Quality is OK (not real leather, but not expecting much at this price). These look great with capris, shorts and all kinds of summer dresses, of course. Available in black, white and tan.
New Look Straw Strappy Wedges
(£34.99, New Look)
Wanted “Notti” Wedge Sandals
These Wanted wedges are not quite spot-on as the ones listed above, but overall there’s still something like an 80% similarity with the key details all there. Also, these here come in the cutest colors such as yellow, baby blue, orange & pink (+ boring black and tan).
Wanted “Notti” Wedge Sandals
($59.99, Endless)
P.S.: Also available at Shoes.com & LoveMyShoes.
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