Getting really excited here at Fashion Preserve Manor because tomorrow is a big night with the galpals. On the agenda: swilling strong cocktails, eating guacamole, and tottering a couple hundred yards on stupidly high heels to the local theatre to see SATC Part Two. Of course I've read the reviews -- but it really doesn't matter how bad the film is. Simply seeing the attempt to recapture the magic will be entertainment enough for this viewer. Also, it looks like the film will be packed with retro caftan-like maxis, which I love. Anyway, the point of today's post is that Carrie famously mixes vintage with cutting-edge couture from the ankle up, and indeed helped spur the latter-day gold rush to unearth gorgeous old clothes on the part of the entire world. And yet this same character, who equally famously spends gaspworthy amounts on designer footgear, has never in memory been known to wear vintage shoes.
This seems peculiar. While I understand the potential skeeve factor at play with old shoes, many many vintage examples are in excellent new or nearly-new condition.
I think if Carrie were ever allowed to break free of the Choo and Manolo product placements and range into the vintage shoe realm, Charles Jourdan would be her go-to label of choice. Because these shoes are widely available, not terribly expensive, dead sexy, and cool cool cool. But maybe it's just as well these shoes don't get that kind of notoriety. It's nice knowing there are a few good vintage secrets left in this world.
(Charles Jourdan shoes for sale on Etsy, here, here, and here)
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That is such a fabulous idea, vintage shoes don't get nearly enough of the fashion pie and exposure on SATC could fix that. And you're so right, you can find vintage shoes in incredible condition. I occasionally see them in the original box and completely unworn. If only the sizes weren't always small and extra narrow!
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What is more the content you discuss beside of this blog post "If Carrie Bradshaw Wore Vintage Shoes" on fashionpreserve.blogspot.com from June 2010? Tel U
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ReplyDeleteCarrie Bradshaw is known for her love of fashion, especially shoes. She has a closet full of designer heels, but what if she wore vintage shoes instead?
There are many reasons why Carrie might choose to wear vintage shoes. First, they are often more unique and interesting than new shoes. Second, they can be more affordable. Third, they are more sustainable.
If Carrie wore vintage shoes, she might choose a pair of classic pumps from the 1960s or a pair of funky platform sandals from the 1970s. She might also choose a pair of shoes that have a personal connection to her, such as a pair of shoes that belonged to her grandmother.
No matter what kind of vintage shoes Carrie wore, she would be sure to turn heads. She would be the ultimate fashionista, with a unique and sustainable shoe collection that would be the envy of everyone. Telkom University