Now maybe design houses and luxury retailers are buffering for the inevitable prices reductions that seem almost ordained but I just can't understand some of these prices!
Example one are these Lanvin oxford pumps. Satin, patent and tweed. They're cute but $1205?
And I love the paillettes on these Pierre Hardy sandals but I don't get the $1415 pricetag.
Then again, I guess it's a personal judgement call. Or maybe it's the $1000+ barrier. Because when I see these Alexander McQueen penny loafer heels, at $830, I think, well... maybe they're kind of worth it.
Of course, I haven't tracked these down in my size so, I'm safe for the moment.
If you had the money, would you pay the retail price for any of these shoes?
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The price tag makes me wonder just how inflated those prices really are based on the shoe. You can find good quality pieces in similar styles for a fraction of those prices - why are they marked so high?
(I'm not advocating buying knockoffs, but over $1000 seems steep!)
Those prices are ridiculous for the materials in the shoes. Swarovski encrusted or super fine detail, then maybe. I see a Pierre Hardy DIY in your future! They are fantastic!
No. Yesterday's shoe, though--yes, yes, a thousand times yes.
I think you're right about the psychological barrier at a thousand dollars, though. I only ever met one over-$1000 shoe I actually felt was worth it--an Alexander McQueen boot that was obviously incredibly detailed and so beautiful it made my heart hurt a little. I still think about it from time to time.
I love the ideas of them and maybe I am to frugal but I have a hard time spending that much on a pair of shoes. Hell my wedding dress and shoes cost less than that. If I was rich... maybe.
Those Alexander McQueen ones are gorgeous!
Hmm, not sure about the pricing, but in pounds- I think £200-400 for a pair of good quality, fabulous shoes is a good investment. For something even more fabulous I would go up to £600, maybe £800 for a jaw-dropping one.
But then I got my very favourite pair of shoes- beautiful Prada flat sandals (ss08)- in the sale for around £80!! Bargain or what... They've got all these details on as well, so much work in them.
Florrie x
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