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Real vs. Steal – Acne Pistol Boots

by Irina on February 5, 2012

UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 5, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.

Acne‘s “Pistol” ankle boot is pretty much the “It” shoe of the fashion blogosphere because it’s either in every style blogger’s wardrobe or at least on their wish list. Apparently the appeal is partly due to the fact that Acne makes great quality footwear and most bloggers say they were totally worth the investment. At first I didn’t really see why these simple boots were so highly coveted, but the more I look at them the more I start to like them.

Acne Pistol Short Boots
($594, Farfetch)

P.S.: Also available at MyTheresa.

Celebrities Love Acne

Rachel Weisz, Clémence Poésy and Keira Knightley wearing Acne Pistol Short Boots

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Vagabond “Dee” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (02/05/2012): Just came across another fantastic bunch of Acne Pistol boot look-a-likes by Vagabond. Love them all and the fair price of $129.95!

Vagabond “Dee” Ankle Boots
($129.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at Nelly, Zalando.de & Zalando.co.uk.

Dorothy Perkins Zip Ankle Boots

UPDATE (12/15/2011): Another chic British Acne look-a-like by Dorothy Perkins. Available in black or tan faux leather.

Dorothy Perkins Zip Ankle Boots
(£20, Dorothy Perkins)

P.S.: Also available at Dorothy Perkins US.

BP. “Trolley” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (12/05/2011): One of our readers, JRD, found this super similar Pistol boot look-a-like by BP. which costs a little under $100 and is available in either black or chocolate. Thanks for the great find, JRD!

BP. “Trolley” Ankle Boots
($99.95, NORDSTROM)

Matisse “Presley” Booties

UPDATE (12/05/2011): Found yet another fab and budget-friendly Acne Pistol boot alternative. These booties by Matisse will give you the same rough look but cost less than $140! Yay! Available in black, stone and brown.

Matisse “Presley” Booties
($134, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shoes.com, Famous Footwear, Onlineshoes.com, Zappos, REVOLVEClothing & Free People.

Office “Nikita” Zip Ankle Boots

UPDATE (12/01/2011): And here we go again! The next Pistol knockoff is kindly presented to you by British footwear brand Office for the sweet price of £70! Available in black and brown faux leather.

Office “Nikita” Zip Ankle Boots
(£70, Office)

KG “Willow” Booties

UPDATE (11/30/2011): And here’s another British Acne look-a-like coming from KG by Kurt Geiger. Available in both black and taupe leather.

KG “Willow” Booties
($268.58, ASOS)

P.S.: Also available at Kurt Geiger.

ALDO “Crisson” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (11/15/2011): A big thank you to ITC reader horangi113 for letting us know about yet another great Acne Pistol knockoff. This one’s by ALDO and it comes in black or beige.

ALDO “Crisson” Ankle Boots
($84.99, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Amazon, 6pm & Amazon.co.uk (£41.99).

Dolce Vita “Jax” Booties

UPDATE (11/15/2011): Woohoo, found another fantastic though slightly pricey Acne boot alternative. These Dolce Vita tassel booties come in either black, brown or cognac. They’re selling pretty quick, so you better hurry if you fancy this boot style.

Dolce Vita “Jax” Booties
($198, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zappos, Singer22, Shoes.com, REVOLVEClothing, Solestruck, NORDSTROM, Shopbop, Free People & Bloomingdale’s.

Steve Madden “SPINNNER” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (11/10/2011): Found a second, more exact Acne Pistol knockoff by Steve Madden named “SPINNNER”. Available in either black or brown leather. Don’t forget to use promo code “SMFREESHIP” to get free shipping on your $75+ order.

Steve Madden “SPINNNER” Ankle Boots
($79.98, Steve Madden)

Steve Madden “ARLING” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (10/25/2011): Just stumbled upon Steve Madden‘s interpretation of the Acne Pistol boot. Available in either black or cognac leather. Don’t forget to use promo code “SMFREESHIP” to get free shipping on your $75+ order.

Steve Madden “ARLING” Ankle Boots
($79.98, Steve Madden)

Topshop “AMBUSH” Side Zip Boots

Thank Topshop for bringing Acne to the masses. Their Pistol boot look-a-like is almost just as fabulous as the original and I’m currently debating whether I should try these boots myself to see if they can become my go-to ankle boots for this Fall and Winter. Also check out the other colors and variations of the “AMBUSH” boot here.

Topshop “AMBUSH” Side Zip Boots
($150, Topshop)

Bronx “E Lusion” Ankle Boots

If you’re willing to spend a bit more Bronx also has a really great Acne Pistol boot look-a-like for a little less than $190.

Bronx “E Lusion” Ankle Boots
($131.98, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at ASOS.

Nelly Shoes “Low Clara” Ankle Boots

If your budget does not allow for a big splurge and you’re living in the EU, you can get your Acne Pistol fashion fix at Nelly. They have a fab Acne Pistol boot look-a-like for under £50/€50, but be aware that these here are faux leather.

Nelly Shoes “Low Clara” Ankle Boots
(£47.50/€48.50, Nelly)

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Real vs. Steal – Giuseppe Zanotti I07014 Ruched Platform Booties

by Velicia Hill on July 30, 2011

Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga. I’m sorry, but that’s the first thing that comes to mind when I look at these Giuseppe Zanotti boots. You? Yes, no… not so much? Well, put it this way: these aren’t for everybody. For one thing, the heel height, I’m gonna guess, is about 6-7 inches! At 5’10″ I will be passing on these. Not that it matters, these height-be-damned booties are $1.250 and oh yeah fashionable monsters – SOLD OUT!

Giuseppe Zanotti I07014 Ruched Platform Booties in black

Giuseppe Zanotti I07014 Ruched Platform Booties
($1.250, SOLD OUT)

Enzo Angiolini “Filia” Zip Ankle Boots

Hello Enzo Angiolini! I’m really feeling these “Filia” ankle boots that mirror (in a reverse funhouse kinda way) the Zanotti boots. The heel height is definitely about 3-4 inches shorter. Constructed in suede and not what I’m sure is butter-like leather. Consolation prize? Available in grey & black for only $149! I don’t know about you, but this makes me wanna… just dance!

Enzo Angiolini “Filia” Zip Ankle Boots
($149, Piperlime)

P.S.: Also available at Endless & Zappos.

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Real vs. Steal – Giuseppe Zanotti Kama Rhinestone Booties

by Velicia Hill on May 1, 2011

I have to admit, I sing in the shower. I sing in my car. I even sing and dance (yes, I can bust a few moves) in front of the mirror. That’s right, I’m a closet wannabe rocker chick! Wow, to be able to sing and move a crowd must be a fantastic feeling! But since I’ve never earned a dollar or hell, one peso by singing, I will settle for dressing like a rocker chick. And where are my earplugs? Because these Giuseppe Zanotti ridiculously embellished, rhinestones-on-steroids booties are practically screaming in my ear – BUY ME! Um, not so much. Unless you really do make your living entertaining hundreds of thousands in sold-out arenas, then $1.630 for a pair of shoes is a drop in the bucket. But for the rest of us “wannabes”, boy, do I have a surprise for you… go on, keep singing, I mean, reading.

Giuseppe Zanotti Kama Rhinestone Booties in black

Giuseppe Zanotti Kama Rhinestone Booties
($1.630, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Giuseppe Zanotti

Ciara, Beyoncé Knowles & Cassie wearing black Giuseppe Zanotti Kama Rhinestone Booties

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Riplay Succi-01 Rhinestone Booties

HOT DEAL: Use coupon code “INTHEIRCLOSET” to get 10% OFF your order!

Let’s take it to the bridge… ooh la la! Rock on Riplay – dude, this is good stuff! I may sing off-key, but these booties hit all the right notes. They aren’t as gluttonous with the rhinestones as the Zanottis and yet there’s still a bunch of bling but for a lot less money – only $74.95 (actually $67.46 after you use our exclusive coupon code above)! So girls, put down Guitar Hero and go be a heel hero instead. Get yourself a hot LBD like Beyoncé and rock it like a diva!

Riplay Succi-01 Rhinestone Booties
($74.95, Ms. Heel)

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Real vs. Steal – Victoria Beckham Asymmetric Stretch-Crepe Dress

by Irina on April 15, 2011

Victoria Beckham‘s clothing line might not be the most creative one; it also heavily reminds me of Roland Mouret’s designs (I think I once read that he’s her mentor), but while it may lack inspiration there’s one thing VB does certainly know and that’s how to dress a woman’s body. Her body-con pencil dresses hug a woman’s curves in all the right places which sure is one of the reasons why her line does so well with the celebrities. They’re kind of like the classy version of a Hervé Léger dress – sexy but in a subtle, elegant way. I loooove the exposed zipper on this dress! Business in the front and party in the back.

Victoria Beckham Asymmetric Stretch-Crepe Dress
($1.740, NET-A-PORTER)

ASOS Tailored Pencil Dress With Cowl Front And Exposed Zip

ASOS, how I love thee, let me count the ways… another spot-on designer dress look-a-like from this awesome online shop (not one month has passed by this year without me shopping there at least once). And I can even give you my personal recommendation for this one because I ordered this dress in black myself. It is amazing, I tell you! Usually when I buy dresses online, there’s always at least one thing bugging me off (mostly because it looks wrong on me or fits badly on some part of my body). But when I tried this one on, it looked and fit perfectly. The material is super soft, the zipper is stable and the dress will give you that coveted hourglass shape – all for a very affordable $80. Definitely one of my favorite dresses I have in my closet. Now I’m considering ordering it in the blush version as well. #ASOSADDICTED.

ASOS Tailored Pencil Dress With Cowl Front And Exposed Zip
($80.69, ASOS)

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Real vs. Steal – Balmain Zip-Embellished Suede Pumps

by Celine on February 9, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 09, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

Well, I think it’s pretty safe to say that zippers are in. We’ve written several posts here that have featured decorative zippers (mostly on shoes) and more pop up every day. Balmain seems to be leading this trend and we can see why. Giuseppe Zanotti who designs the shoes for Balmain is a master. He manages to make zippers and black suede look polished and even elegant. What I really love about these embellished suede pumps is that the shape is wholly classic but the zippers add an industrial/rock edge. That means these shoes will dress up your jeans but dress down your sweet skirt. Unfortunately they’re astronomically expensive, and sold-out to boot.

Balmain Zip-Embellished Suede Pumps in black

Balmain Zip-Embellished Suede Pumps
($1.225, SOLD OUT)

JustFabulous “Kara” Zip Pumps

UPDATE (02/09/2011): Found another great Balmain knockoff by JustFabulous.

JustFabulous “Kara” Zip Pumps
($59.99, Heels.com)

Liliana Frog-1 Zip Platform Pumps

These Liliana pumps are a great alternative to the Balmains. They’re not suede, of course, but the beautiful zipper-trim is there, as is that sexy 4-inch heel. Falling somewhere between a pump and a bootie, I picture these with a multitude of outfits. Oh, and did we mention they’re only $37.95? If you’ve had your fill of black pumps, these are also available in chestnut and grey.

Liliana Frog-1 Zip Platform Pumps
($30.91, Endless)

New Look Zip Strap Courts

Now there’s less zipper action going on with this version but I think there’s something so pretty and clean about the one cross over on the bridge of the foot. The toe is very reminiscent of the Balmain heels (looks like you’ll be getting some toe-cleavage!) and the faux suede looks very rich. Very Rock and Roll at a non-rock price. These also come in a very pretty, soft grey color. At £25.00 (that’s about $33) you might as well get both! New Look is a UK retailer but I checked out their shipping policy and it’s pretty reasonable (around $10).

New Look Zip Strap Courts
(£25, New Look)