Real vs. Steal – Givenchy Jersey Print Open-Toe Wedges

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If you’re a fan of fierce designer shoes I’m pretty sure you’ve already heard a word or two about the genius that is Riccardo Tisci and his brilliant work for Givenchy. The color palette for Givenchy’s Spring 2010 collection was mostly limited to black & white and all the shades in between. The shoes were over-the-top as usual and – combined with the tribal prints and the extreme platform – gave off a modern urban warrior vibe. I know these won’t be everyone’s cup of tea; for most people it will be either flaming hatred or endless love. I belong to the latter. But as much as I love a crazy designer shoe, at $1.600 a pair all I can do is admire them from afar.

Givenchy Jersey Print Open-Toe Wedges
($1.600, LUISAVIAROMA)

Jeffrey Campbell “Tick” Tribal Wedges

Jeffrey Campbell is the underdog among all copycats. Only he is fearless enough to imitate such a bold and uncommon design. Where others go mainstream JC stays true to key features which is probably one of the factors why his shoes sell like hot cakes. These tribal-printed wedges based on the super sold-out “Tick” style scream Givenchy even though they do have a few differences (wedge heel, platform height, etc.). It pains me to say this, but the lower wedge heel is probably a lot easier to handle than Givenchy’s sky-high 5″-6″. Stock up on these fine heels while your size is still available!

Jeffrey Campbell “Tick” Tribal Wedges
($169.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at ModCloth.

Tagged as: Black, Black and White, Jeffrey Campbell, Monochrome, Open-toe, Peep-toe, Platforms, Printed, Tribal, Wedges, White

Posted in: Givenchy,Real vs. Steal,Shoes