Real vs. Steal – Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Buckle Boots

UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 11, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.

After running this blog for more than 6 months, I don’t get as excited as I used to when spotting a new knockoff. Today, however, was one of these rare days. A few months back when it was announced that Chloë Sevigny would design a second collection for Opening Ceremony (Fall/Winter 2009), I spotted a pair of to-die-for black buckle boots on Chloë’s feet and I instantly fell in love.

It was one of these shoe obsessions where I was even willing to take the plunge and go for the real deal, but my enthusiasm came to an abrupt end when I learned that a) the buckle boots wouldn’t be available until late August/September and b) were priced at $625 which is twice the price I expected/hoped them to be.

Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Multi Buckle Wedge Booties
($625, Shopbop)

Jeffrey Campbell “Genius” Buckle Wedges

UPDATE (02/12/2010): Jeffrey Campbell just can’t get over Chloë’s wedges for O.C. Here’s his newest interpretation called “Genius” – Pretty darn close to the originals, don’t you think? Available in grey or khaki.

Jeffrey Campbell “Genius” Buckle Wedges
($169.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at Karmaloop.

Aldo “DASKAL” Wedge Ankle Boots

UPDATE (02/04/2010): Found these Aldo wedges today which instantly reminded me of the Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Buckle Boots.

Aldo “DASKAL” Wedge Ankle Boots
($100, Amazon)

Michael Antonio “Karina” Open Toe Pumps

UPDATE (12/17/2009): Michael Antonio has come up with a heeled version of Chloë Sevigny’s buckled wedge booties. Available in black, brown and red.

Michael Antonio “Karina” Open Toe Pumps
($84.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shiekh.

Bebe “Karen” Multi-Strap Wedges

UPDATE (10/22/2009): Just stumbled upon yet another budget-friendly alternative. These wedges by Bebe might not be complete rip-offs, but I think they still come pretty close.

Bebe “Karen” Multi-Strap Wedges
($159, Bebe)

Jeffrey Campbell “Belgium” Buckled Wedge Booties

UPDATE (10/22/2009): Here’s JC’s second take on the buckled wedge as seen above which I kind of prefer to the first one. Don’t forget to use our exclusive coupon code INTHEIRCLOSET to get 15% OFF your entire order. Offer valid until January 14th, 2009

Jeffrey Campbell “Belgium” Buckled Wedge Booties
($152, LuLu*s)

P.S.: Also available at Solestruck and REVOLVEClothing.

Jeffrey Campbell Potion Ankle Boots

I tried to find reasonably priced knockoffs for weeks, but never found anything noteworthy. Until today when I accidentally stumbled upon these buckled boots by Jeffrey Campbell. Just look at them, they look almost the same except the original O.C. boots have those additional buckle caps which is a minor bummer, but otherwise they are identical and cost only 1/6 of the originals’ price. Big YAY!

Jeffrey Campbell Potion Ankle Boots
($154.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at Shopbop, Singer22, The Hip Chick, Karmaloop.

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Irina is the owner of InTheirCloset.com. She has been blogging about fashion since 2007. Her favorite designers include Alexander McQueen, Giambattista Valli, Rodarte, Stella McCartney and Yves Saint Laurent. She can't live without sarcasm and high heels that exceed her monthly budget by 10x. View all post by Irina.

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