UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 20, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.
[FYI: The original post was written prior to Alexander McQueen's death, in October 2009.]
It’s quite rare to find a designer who does not only great clothes, but also great shoes. The genius that is Alexander McQueen certainly belongs into this category. I always look forward to what he’s coming up with season after season.
His shoe designs are sometimes crazy, sometimes painfully cute or edgy or just badass like these grommet slingback booties below. But they are always unique. There is ONE thing that bugs me about his shoes though: the PRICE, of course! Despite being on sale, you’d still have to shell out more than $600 to own these kickass heels. Sadly, this is no option for me.
Alexander McQueen Studded Platform Booties
($656.10, Zappos)
Mischa Barton Loves Alexander McQueen
Charles Albert New 1288 Booties
UPDATE (05/20/2011): After a long, long time another McQueen knockoff popped up. This one’s by Charles Albert and it’s quite easy on the wallet with a price tag of only $34.95. Yay!
Charles Albert New 1288 Booties
($34.95, Endless)
Wet Seal Grommet Slingback Heels
UPDATE (12/10/2009): Here’s one more budget-friendly alternative by Wet Seal.
Click on the link below and navigate to the shoes section or enter style number “41675052” in the search field to find the Alexander McQueen inspired grommet booties on the website.
Wet Seal Grommet Slingback Heels
Style #: 41675052
($32.50, Wet Seal)
Faith “Lush” Eyelet Slingback Sandals
UPDATE (10/31/2009): Found yet another Alexander McQueen knockoff by Faith for all UK/European McQueen lovers. The slingbacks are available in either black leather or grey suede.
Faith “Lush” Eyelet Slingback Sandals
(£75, Faith UK)
Luichiny “Poke A Dot” Slingback Booties
UPDATE (10/02/2009): Yet another Alexander McQueen knockoff. This one’s by Luichiny.
Luichiny “Poke A Dot” Slingback Booties
($85.46, Endless)
Gabriella Rocha “Nanuck” Grommet Booties
UPDATE (09/25/2009): Here’s another Alexander McQueen knockoff version by Gabriella Rocha.
Gabriella Rocha “Nanuck” Grommet Booties
($67, Zappos)
N.Y.L.A. “Revel” Peep-toe Slingbacks
UPDATE (08/14/2009): Found another great looking Alexander McQueen knockoff by N.Y.L.A..
N.Y.L.A. “Revel” Peep Toe Slingbacks
($109.95, Endless)
STEVEN by Steve Madden “TUTORR” Slingback Booties
If you want to channel your inner rock chick as well, try these suede slingback booties by STEVEN by Steve Madden. The platform is higher (= easier to walk in) and the stiletto has been replaced with a cone heel, but otherwise they look practically the same. Also available in blue suede.
Steve Madden “TUTORR” Grommet Peep-toe Booties
($169.95, Endless)
Bebe Belinda Slingback Grommet Bootie
Not digging the gold hardware or the suede? Bebe‘s “Belinda” Grommet Booties might fit your bill then. They have silver instead of gold grommets and the platform is hidden. These have also been messed up with a cone heel though it’s not as extreme as on the Steve Madden version.
Bebe Belinda Slingback Grommet Bootie
($104.99, Bebe)
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