So I'm going to do the potentially unthinkable for a shoe blogger... I'm going to diss on the upcoming SJP shoe collection from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nordstrom.
No really.
After seeing the recently released shots from
Glamour, I have to admit I'm not impressed. From what I've seen the designs aren't that spectacular and the quality and workmanship does not seem to justify an average $350 (and up!) price point.
Let's start with the Diana. Interesting strap placement. Very
Maison Martin Margiela and
Prada Fall 2012... mixed with the iconic
Manolo Blahnik Campari (you know, the "urban shoe myth" although no longer), don't you think?
But that's to be expected when your partner is the
president of Manolo Blahnik.
I'll be eager to see the shoes in person to see how the quality nets out but the pictures don't wow me. The red Lady pump is b-o-r-i-n-g. Even with the ribbon accent. That lackluster heel just makes me yawn.
The Carrie is pretty but reminds me of a Dior pump from a few years back. I don't know. It's just not anything special (Want to see a great t-strap? Check out
these Gucci ones)
Who plopped that polyester (maybe it's silk, who's to know yet) on that boring bridesmaid heel? If the flower was in a shocking bright color and had a thinner heel, I'd be more interested in the Etta but not for $425 to be sure.
$200 for plain canvas espadrilles? No.
This is the one that actually pisses me off though. The top image is the SJP Alison bootie. How much has it ripped off the
Ann Demeulesmeester open front ankle strap bootie? Um yeah... a lot.
That's pretty horrible, if you ask me. Maybe I should do a special
Imitation = Flattery? post just for that pair.
I've seen
other sneak peek images online but from what I've seen, I'm not going to be running out to get a pair from the SJP collection. Bummer, too. Sarah Jessica Parker could have brought some of her and the SATC fashion flair to this line. But mostly they look like a boring miss-mash of knock-offs and boring bridal heels.
