I continue writing about designers from where I left off in Womens Wedge Shoes – Part II. As is the case with so many of the ladies, I have often fallen prey to the cute shoe salesmen who offer equally cute shoes and boots but are often of inferior quality. I have far too often, being a shoe-aholic, bought those adorable little shoe numbers that I have quickly lived to regret when I stand on a street, all dressed to the nines, with my heel in my hand.
Now, I have learnt my shoe buying lesson and try to stick with tried and true designers who offer quality women’s footwear. For example my Dolce & Gabbana wedge pumps have lasted nearly 5 years, and although they cost $500, in the end they have saved me the headache of having to buy 3 or 4 other pairs of pumps. They are chic and elegant and never go out of style.
This is the reason I have created a list the top quality shoe designers and tell a little about who they are and what they make.
Since 2009 has seen a rise in the popularity of wedge sandals, wedge shoes and wedge boots I hope this list will help you to buy some wedge shoes that will last. Here is Part III – Women’s Wedge Shoes -from Chloe to Dolce & Gabbana:
Chloe
Gaby Aghion, an Egyptian/ Parisienne started Chloe in 1952 with a line of feminine couture. In 1966, Karl Lagerfeld became the head designer and in the 70’s Chloe clients included Jackie Kennedy, Brigitte Bardot, Maria Callas and Grace Kelly. In the 80’s, Chloe became part of the Richemont Group and in 1997, Stella McCartney joined Chloé for further success.
Since 2006, Paulo Melim Andersson has directed Chloe and attracted clients such as Kirsten Dunst, Natalie Portman and Lou Doillon. For more than 50 years Chloe has brought the world glamorous couture and exclusive fashion footwear which includes a line of ultra feminine wedges shoes.
Claudia Ciuti
At nineteen, Claudia Ciuti entered the world of design and fashion footwear in Florence. Now, from New York she designs sophisticated ladies shoes known for their originality, perfect fit and comfort.
Cole Haan Women’s
Cole Haan is a subsidiary of Nike shoes with design headquarters in New York, which incorporates the Nike Air Technology into more fashionable ladies shoes. These are some of the designer wedge shoes in the Cole Haan collection:
- Cole Haan – Air Donna – Silver Patent and Fabric Slide -$150.00
- Cole Haan – Air Genevieve – Black Patent Wedge – $228.00
- Cole Haan – Air Genevieve – Ivory Patent Wedge – $228.00
- Cole Haan – London Air – Straw Wedge Platform – $298.00
Costablanca
Costablanca shoes are Spanish style and comfort and fabrication. They have many modern cork wedge shoes such as these:
- Costablanca – Geona – Black Wedge Shoes Slide -$220.00
- Costablanca – Geona – Leopard Cork Wedge Slide -$220.00
Cynthia Vincent
Cynthia Vincent shoes clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson and Rachel Bilson. They are feminine, stylish, comfortable, and original.
Daniblack
Daniblack shoes are trendy and funky, like these:
- daniblack – Cruise – Black Patent Cork Wedge – $150.00
- daniblack – Cruise – Cognac Cork Wedge -$150.00
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana wedge shoes need no explanation or introduction. Unless you have spent your life in a cave, most of the ladies have a pair of Dolce Shoes on their Want List. In 2009, Dolce & Gabbana showed a line of stunning velvet suede wedge shoes, yellow wedge shoes, pink wedge shoes and platform wedge shoes that make heads turn. They are wild but very well made, especially their autumn/winter collection with the most fabulous wedge boots in suede and leather and their signature gold emblem to let the world know you’ve got great taste!
- Dolce & Gabbana -chrome quilted leather wedge sandals -$695.00
Compare with:
- Prada Wedge Shoe that is similar at $595.00
- Christian Dior Red Wedge Shoe for $640.00
