Balenciaga takes a page from it’s unconventional roots unveiling it’s Spring 2012 Footwear line featuring a host of sandals, boots and pumps that have many critics scratching their heads and wondering why this warm weather collection looks decidedly Fall-ish. Oh sure, there are a few sunshine-friendly details like open toes and top of the foot [...]

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As New York Fashion Week is in full-effect, I just can’t help but gaze longingly at perfect fall footwear like Balenciaga’s Two-Toned Wedge. This beauty is a perfect sueded example of part dress bootie and part sandal with her trendy two-toned color scheme and ankle cutout with belt detailing – all set on a 4.7″ [...]

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Okay… we’ve all heard the horror stories (and seen the photographic evidence) of models toppling over on the runways due to ridiculously sky-high shoes. But there are a few models who, of late, have absolutely refused to partake in this particular job hazard. It seems Gisele, Amber Valetta and Carolyn Murphy all said “no” to [...]

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These Gaga-esque creations have me going gaga over them! Balenciaga’s Ankle Boots are a perfect accompaniment for a night out on the town, no? Constructed of a combination of soft cream-colored leather and sheer cream-colored rubber, this dress boot is an outside-of-the-box wonder. A lucite-ish (*sigh) sculptured 5.5″ modern stacked heel, side tear-drop tabbed zip [...]

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Another architectural wonder has sprung from that manufacturer of glorious Spring footwear, Balenciaga. Balenciaga’s Platform Sandal is a form-fitting sueded and stretch material, multi-toned upper that snuggly hugs the foot, showing it off to a most-complimentary appeal. The architecture comes into play with a teetering 4.5″, plastic conical white heel with a .8″ wedge that [...]

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For all you star-gazers out there who missed the meteor shower this week, Balenciaga’s Fall/Winter Shoe Boot offers up another opportunity to peep a shooting star. Designer Nicolas Ghesquière lists “cosmonauts and 70′s formica” as inspiration for Balenciaga’s Fall/Winter collection, and it’s not hard to see that in the results.  The sleek lines and metallic-looking [...]

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