UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 09, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.
Some shoes take time to grow on me; others I want immediately. The studded clogs from Chanel‘s S/S 2010 runway fell into the latter category. I don’t know if it’s the 60s-70s clothes kick I’ve been on recently or maybe just the fact that I love how nude shoes of all kinds elongate the leg (that 4 inch heel helps too!) but I prayed to the fashion Gods above that someone would come out with a knock-off (the Chanel shoes being out of my budget and all). Usually my prayers of that kind get answered – by the Steve Maddens and Jeffrey Campbells of the world – and I was not disappointed…
Chanel Spring 2010 Clogs
(Price Unknown, N/A)
Alexa Chung Loves Chanel
ASOS HOWDY Wooden Platform Clogs
UPDATE (05/09/2010): ASOS is a bit late to join the clog party, but at least they came up with a decent looking Chanel knockoff.
ASOS HOWDY Wooden Platform Clogs
($143.73, ASOS)
Steve Madden “CECEILA” Wooden Clogs
UPDATE (03/26/2010): Woohoo! Another Chanel knock-off. This one’s by Steve Madden and it looks a lot like Jeffrey Campbell’s “CHARLIE” clog only that Madden’s version is a few bucks cheaper. Score!
Steve Madden “CECEILA” Wooden Clogs
($99.95, Steve Madden)
Topshop “SEANNA” Closed Toe Clogs
UPDATE (03/26/2010): Just stumbled upon this great Chanel alternative by Topshop. Available in black (pictured) or white. Hurry, they’re selling fast!
Topshop “SEANNA” Closed Toe Clogs
($135, Topshop)
Sam Edelman “Flair” Clogs
UPDATE (03/26/2010): Sam Edelman‘s “Flair” clogs are quite reminiscent of the Chanels, don’t you agree?
Sam Edelman “Flair” Clogs
($150, Endless)
P.S.: Also available at Piperlime and Bloomingdale’s
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Faith “DINKY” Studded Clogs
UPDATE (03/26/2010): UK shoe retailer Faith also has a Chanel inspired clog.
Faith “DINKY” Studded Clogs
(£45, Faith)
Jeffrey Campbell “Karl” Clogs
UPDATE (02/27/2010): Jeffrey Campbell has released a new version of the Charlie clog named “Karl” with a raffia fabric upper in either navy or beige. So pretty!
Jeffrey Campbell “Karl” Clogs
($135, Jildor)
P.S.: Also available at Footnotes
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Jeffrey Campbell “Charlie” Clogs
UPDATE (02/27/2010): Just learned that NORDSTROM now has the JC clogs in stock now for a budget-friendly $124.95 in black and tan. These are going to sell out quick, so order straight away.
I just received these Jeffrey Campbell “Charlie” clogs (I ordered them immediately after seeing them) and I have to tell you – they’re just as fabulous as I imagine Chanel’s to be. That scary 4 inch + heel is surprisingly comfortable to walk in and I just love their retro spirit. From the chunky wooden heel to the gold studs, these are truly an excellent knock-off. And for $178 (see retailers listed below for more prices), they’re really a steal. The clogs are available in either beige, black or tan.
Jeffrey Campbell “Charli-C” Clogs
($124.95, NORDSTROM)
P.S.: Also available at Karmaloop, Free People, Jildor
, Singer22
, Office
& Footnotes
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Wondering how the Charli translates in real life? Read I ♥ Woodies…a post (and purchase) instigated by intheircloset.com!
http://www.gritandglamour.com/2010/02/18/i-%E2%99%A5-woodies/
LOVE them on you, Vahni! Well worth the purchase I assume.
Definitely well worth the purchase (and I paid $178 instead of $124.95…guess patience would have saved me some $$$). But they’re like my new flip-flops…just slip ‘em on and go!
Vahni, maybe you can email Free People about the price since they lowered theirs now as well as other retailers. I know Endless does have this policy where you can reclaim the difference if the shoes you bought go on sale within 30 days of your purchase. Might be worth a try!
HI!
I love the Chanels, OF COURSE, but $1600 is out of my budget. I just saw the Topshops, and those are great! BUT SOLD OUT AGAIN! Whaaaaaaa! Has anyone seen any? I just sewed my own white/tulle skirt and purse and need these bad! Thanks for any help, from one fashion-freak to another~!
I have been looking for some white Chanel clog knock offs for months!
Aldo shoes just came out with a great Chanel Clog knockoff. They even have the beige, available in all sizes!
Okay so I was never a fan of Clogs until I saw Vahni pair them with leg warmers. Totally fashion forward and I now need a pair so bad it hurts. I should have never clicked that link lol.
Agree with you, Lourdes, Vahni makes clogs look really stylish.
Thank you Lourdes and Irina! But really, this is all Celine’s fault. I saw them on her (on her blog) and fell in love: http://flnw.blogspot.com/2010/02/not-chanel-clogs.html.
I will humbly take credit for the legwarmers though. I need to do a post just on legwarmers because they are more versatile than most would think! And to think, I bought them initially for shuffling to/from yoga. Who knew.
Thanks for your comments!
PS: I think we should be getting some kickbacks from Jeffrey Campbell…wonder how many Charli clogs have sold because of us?!
Great!!! I love them!!! Thanks for the data!
Really, what do you mean by “Chanel knockoff”? My mom had shoes like these when I was a wee kid. If anything, Chanel made a decent 70s knockoff.
Jones, sure Chanel recycled from past fashion decades, but the popularity of clogs nowadays can be definitely attributed to Chanel’s S/S 2010 collection. No doubt about that!
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