Shoewawa: Ugly Shoes on the Catwalk: Stella McCartney S/S 2010

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Ugly Shoes on the Catwalk: Stella McCartney S/S 2010

I'm all for designers going out on their own, but Stella' McCartney's range really stands out as being the dullest collection we've seen for spring/summer 2010 yet. Cork wedges in uninspiring styles look orthopedic and grannyish whether in neutral tones or primary brights, and don't even look particularly comfortable with their oddly skinny straps.

With such an emphasis from other designers on crazy styling, unusual fabrics and challenging the norm, I have to admit I'm really surprised by the mundanity of this range. Where are the mind-bending heels, the fun textures and the embellishments?

I'll be honest: I'm disappointed. I own Stella McCartney footwear and am not usually a critic, but she really needs to inject some of the playfulness and fun of her current collection into this very underwhelming range.