Sunday, March 1, 2015

The Glass Slipper Reimagined

In preparation for the release of the live action version of Cinderella this March, Disney asked nine of the world's best shoe designers to reimagine the glass slipper.

If Cinderella were living in 2015, and perhaps running down the steps of the Met Ball rather than the castle to flee her prince, which one of these beauties would she accidentally leave behind? My personal favorites are the designs by Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman, and Nicholas Kirkwood.

The shoes will be available for purchase at Saks Fifth Avenue starting in March, but you may want to bring you Fairy Godmother's credit card with you, for these glass slippers are certainly out of Cinderella's price range.


The Collection

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Nicholas Kirkwood

"Cinderella has both delicate and strong qualities as a character. The moment of transformation emphasizes both and gave me the design inspiration to create a piece that spoke to the film's magic." shared Nicholas Kirkwood

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Jimmy Choo

"I think every girl desires a Cinderella moment in their lives. This story ignites a love affair and fascination with shoes that never dies. The power they have to transform is instilled from a young age and the fantasy remains alive forever. I wanted to create a shoe that felt magical, with alluring sparkle and a feminine, timeless silhouette evoking those childhood emotions." said Jimmy Choo creative director Sandra Choi.

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Stuart Weitzman

"Cinderella in 2015 has a timeless appeal. The diamond and translucent bootie enhance the vision I have of her." Stuart Weitzman said.

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