Love the lines of a futuristic skyscraper? This spring, up and coming and established designers alike are crafting mini, wearable works of art for the well-heeled fashion risk taker. These architectural styles ain’t your momma’s pumps: These offerings are for the edgy and studied shoe lovers out there. Dare to put your best foot forward in these show stopping shoes.
For the ultimate in daring footwear, designers have been reinventing the heel. Red carpets and runways have been overrun with daring structural innovations like cut out wedges, stunning spiral heels, and elegant swoops. We love the element of surprise that comes from the somewhat hidden nature of these pieces’ bold design elements. For those up to the task of navigating in these stunners, a subtle sculptural element on an otherwise clean shoe kicks up a work look, and the seasons heavy duty statement pieces add an avant garde edge to a day dress.
Loving the architectural look doesn’t have to mean risking a snapped ankle. For the statement shoe newbie, try out a pair with the design focus on the body of the shoe rather than the heel. Gorgeous sculpted bows add edge to a classic pump or slingback. Look for flats or heels with sharp, modern lines in color blocks, or geometric prints, that capture an architectural look, while keeping it simple.
For the lass looking to add a spring to her step, take a chance on a pair of these small wonders, how experimental you go, is all up to you.
