Louis Vuitton’s Most Expensive Wingtips
Comments (0) You would wonder whether I write about such an ordinary-looking shoes. Yes, it’s ordinary in design, but extraordinary in price.
Despite the little tiny metal LV monogram cube embedded in the heel, how can you tell it’s different from a $200 dress shoe displayed in a high street window? But it is $10,000, far beyond the average $600~$1000 usually seen on a LV shoes label.
This is Louis Vuitton’s new release for men for Spring/ Summer 2010: Manhattan Richelieu wingtips. It hits an astonishing price record for shoes. Featured for genuine alligator skin, it’s racing price with a Hermes special-ordered bag. However, I can see nothing more except for the material that really contributes to this price. Almost every fashion blog is talking about its vintage flair, the fine craftsmanship, and hand-painted leather sole, but that’s LV’s job, right?
Well, Wingtips, is some kind of getting back in the trend and going more and more popular these years. Originated in Scotland and commonly known as Broques, it got its American name “wingtips” for the bird-wing-like stitching at the tip of the shoe.
Here are some casual picks from a few online shops, just for readers’ information.
p.s. I love the first pair. It blends in both traditional and modern elements.
